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Illegal weight-loss drug trade thrives in Brazil, sourced from Paraguay

A Brazilian manicure buys counterfeit tirzepatide (Mounjaro) via WhatsApp, sourced from Paraguay, highlighting a growing illicit market for weight-loss drugs. The trade bypasses medical oversight, posing direct health risks. This pattern reflects broader regional smuggling of unregulated pharmaceuticals.

Valor Econômicoabout 19 hours agoBR, PYCredibility 45%View source

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Mosaic Score5.0
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.5

Intelligence Tags

#counterfeit drugs#tirzepatide#public health#illicit trade#Brazil#Paraguay

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DiademaGreater São Paulo

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