With an alarming air quality index of 148, Santa Cruz de la Sierra is grappling with severe pollution and widespread forest fires that have consumed nearly two million hectares in the past two months.
The fires, primarily fueled by agricultural practices known as 'chaqueo,' are exacerbated by the region's windy and dry conditions, leading to a critical environmental crisis.
Government policies and rising agricultural demands are intensifying deforestation, pushing Bolivia to the forefront of global environmental challenges.
