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Brazil Banks to Verify Deforestation Data for Credit Approval

4/2/2026

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Banks in Brazil will verify satellite deforestation data before approving rural credit starting April 1, 2026.
They must check properties against a government registry for illegal deforestation since July 31, 2019.
Farmers can contest flags by providing legal documentation.
The Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA) expresses concerns about credit access.
The Brazilian Federation of Banks says the measure enhances governance and ensures proper credit allocation.

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Banks in Brazil will verify satellite deforestation data before approving rural credit starting April 1, 2026.
They must check properties against a government registry for illegal deforestation since July 31, 2019.
Farmers can contest flags by providing legal documentation.
The Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA) expresses concerns about credit access.
The Brazilian Federation of Banks says the measure enhances governance and ensures proper credit allocation.