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Illegal distilled drinks 28% of market; methanol deaths spur crackdown

Illegal distilled drinks account for 28% of total sales in Brazil, following 25 confirmed methanol-related deaths in 2025. The crisis has exposed weak enforcement against counterfeit production, prompting calls for stronger regulation. The scale of the illicit market poses ongoing public health risks.

Valor Econômicoabout 18 hours agoBRCredibility 45%View source

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#methanol#counterfeit#public-health#regulation#illicit-market

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