Mato Grosso
Coverage of Mato Grosso in the Nexus archive.
- Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature
Capybaras, known for their calm demeanor, entered the Mato Grosso state legislature in Cuiaba, Brazil, during a voting session. A staffer attempted to guide them back to a nearby park, as the building is adjacent to wildlife. The rodents caused no damage and are popular online for their social nature.
- Herd of capybaras joins lawmakers in chambers in central Brazil
A herd of capybaras entered the Mato Grosso state legislature in Cuiaba, Brazil, surprising lawmakers during a voting session. The capybaras, native to South America, are known for their calm and social nature and caused no damage during their unexpected visit.
- Without stronger government action, Brazil’s low deforestation in the Amazon is unlikely to last
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation is currently at its lowest in a decade, but experts warn this progress is at risk due to the collapse of the Amazon Soy Moratorium, which previously curbed deforestation linked to soy cultivation. A new study in Science predicts 1.4 million hectares of forest loss over the next decade if current trends continue.
- Brazil’s Factories Slipped in Nine of Fifteen Regions
Brazil’s factory output declined in nine of fifteen regions tracked by the statistics agency, with Bahia falling 8.9%, Mato Grosso and the Northeast region down 3.2% each. Ceará saw the strongest growth at 3.2%, followed by Pernambuco (2.4%), Santa Catarina (2.3%), and Amazonas (2.1%).
- SLC Agricola Wins a $358M Land Fight, and JP Morgan Winces
SLC Agricola, a major Brazilian farmer, agreed to purchase 41,200 hectares of Mato Grosso farmland from Radar, a venture linked to Cosan and Nuveen, for $358 million. The deal resolved a land acquisition competition, with JP Morgan expressing concern.
- Brazil Builds a New Road to Asia, Pointing West Toward the Pacific
Brazil signed a plan to route exports west to Pacific ports via a land corridor crossing Bolivia from its farm belt, aiming to provide faster, cheaper access to Asian markets, particularly China. Mato Grosso, responsible for about a third of Brazil’s farm output, is leading this initiative.
- Official marking of land for Brazil’s uncontacted Kawahiva people begins after 27-year wait
The Brazilian government has begun demarcating the Pardo River Kawahiva Indigenous territory to protect the uncontacted Kawahiva people from farming, illegal mining and logging. The demarcation of the 410,000-hectare territory was confirmed by the National Indigenous Peoples’ Foundation. This move comes after a 27-year wait for the community.