1. Deforestation in Brazil declined between 2004 and 2012 due to a combination of satellite monitoring, stringent regulation, and increases in the deployment of security forces. 2. However, the trend has reversed since 2013, driven by increased land speculation, the rapid expansion of agribusiness, and new tactics adopted by illegal loggers. 3. The upward trend in deforestation is likely to continue, as the containment measures currently in place have proved insufficient.
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