December 2023
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In this chapter, the authors analyze the main instability factors for this area shared by several South American countries. Some of the threats, risks and challenges to Amazonian environmental security will be examined, comparing data from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela that reflect the causes of greatest impact. This chapter proposes to address the following question: what are the main threats, risks, and challenges to environmental security in the Amazon region towards 2023? We will focus on the following five factors: deforestation, illegal mineral extraction, fires, illicit crops, and climate change. Subsequently, some challenges or opportunities for improvement for Amazonian environmental management and security will be discussed. Finally, conclusions and recommendations will be presented.