Impacts of EU Agrofuel Policy on Latin America

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Agrofuels

The Gran Chaco region, in the north of Argentina, is one of the biggest dry forests in the world and a fragile eco system of high biodiversity. It is sparsely populated and many of its inhabitants are indigenous communities. However, during the last decades it has attracted growing interest of large scale farmers and investors.

The region has become especially attractive in the light of economic crisis. Land is up to ten times cheaper than in the traditionally agricultural region of Pampas. And the demand for agricultural land is rising.

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