Timber trafficking is supported in this country by documents that contain false information: They declare non-existent trees in forest concessions and then justify their volumes by substituting timber extracted from prohibited areas. This illegal activity occurs in protected areas and the department of Santa Cruz.

Miriam Jemio (Mongabay Latam/Ojo-Publico.com) @Miriamjemio telmajemio@gmail.com

5 Noviembre, 2018