The United States is investigating whether Islamic militant groups are receiving support for their activities in the area where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay share borders, the U.S. Embassy in Brazil said. Over the years, there have been periodic reports of Islamic militants living in the region, which has a large Arab community.
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