Amazon's Largest Deforestation Plot Uncovered: 6,500+ Hectares Cleared by Heller Family

By Govind Tekale By Govind Tekale

Over 6,500 hectares of Amazon rainforest have been illegally cleared by the Heller family

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This massive deforestation is considered the largest plot uncovered in the Amazon.

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Bruno Heller, 71, is accused of leading the illegal clearing operations.

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The Federal Police identified Bruno Heller as the Amazon's biggest devastator.

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The Heller family's environmental crimes date back to 1999, with fines totaling over $6 million

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Properties involved were registered under family members' names to evade detection.

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Illegal cattle laundering was used to bypass environmental regulations.

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The National Institute for Colonization and Agrarian Reform has been fighting to reclaim the land.

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The Heller family's actions highlight the ongoing struggle against Amazon deforestation.

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