The powerful criminal networks that are deeply rooted throughout the Amazon basin increasingly pursue environmental crimes as a lucrative income source.
It is an election year in Venezuela, and President Nicolás Maduro is determined to cling to power. His criminal alliances will be crucial for the survival of his regime.
The move was so far overdue — and was so small — that it has been forgotten already. It is of course a welcome message, but isn't big enough to shock the economy into life.