illegal
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On Friday, the justice ministry also announced that the number of illegal overstayers has fallen to around 65,000 as of July 1, down 4.8 percent from the start of the year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Flavio Bolsonaro has proposed treating the environment as a "strategic asset," including a pledge to end "illegal deforestation" by 2029.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Police say the county has particularly high numbers of illegal "chop shops", which dismantle vehicles for parts so they can be sold and exported.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
County election officials multiple grand jury subpoenas as part of a criminal investigation into illegal voting, according to records reviewed by The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
And, with the exception of a small area open to tourists, it was illegal to venture into them.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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