Paraguay Declares State Of Emergency As Forest Fires Burn

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Paraguay Declares State Of Emergency As Forest Fires Burn

Paraguay’s Congress declared a national emergency as forest fires raged, burning vast swaths of the Chaco dry forest, home to sprawling cattle ranches, jaguars and many indigenous tribes. The emergency declaration boosts funds for fire-fighting and opens the door to requesting international aid to tame the blazes.

 

 

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