Environment
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Brazilian Caught Smuggling Endangered Frogs at Bogotá Airport
In a shocking wildlife trafficking incident, Bogotá police apprehended a Brazilian woman at El Dorado Airport for carrying a suitcase…
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Colombia in a Fiery Crisis as El Niño Ignites Widespread Wildfires
Colombia faces a devastating wildfire crisis fueled by the El Niño phenomenon, with numerous fires threatening cities and destroying iconic…
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Record Drought in Amazon as Climate Change Intensifies Environmental Crisis
A new study attributes a historic drought in the Amazon rainforest, causing river depletion and endangering wildlife, to climate change,…
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Colombia’s Effort to Redefine Coca Plant Beyond Cocaine Stigma
In a pivotal move, Colombia seeks to dissociate the coca plant from its cocaine stigma, showcasing its cultural and alternative…
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Trinidad’s New Mud Volcanoes Are a Rising Geologic Concern
Newly discovered mud volcanoes in Trinidad's east prompt evacuation plans and scientific scrutiny, marking a significant geological development on the…
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1944 San Juan Earthquake: Remembering Argentina’s Worst Natural Disaster
Eight decades after the catastrophic 1944 earthquake in San Juan, Argentina, which claimed about 10,000 lives and nearly obliterated the…
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Heavy Rains in Peru Leave Over 130 Displaced, Thousands Affected
Piura, a northern region in Peru, faces a severe crisis with over 130 people displaced and 2,000 affected due to…
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South America’s Forests Face a Crisis of Tree Extinction
A comprehensive study reveals that two-thirds of tree species in South America's Atlantic Forest are at high risk of extinction,…
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Preserving Peru’s Cultural and Ecological Treasures Establishing Machu Picchu to Choquequirao Biosphere Reserve
Peru's environmental and cultural authorities have unveiled plans to establish a biosphere reserve encompassing the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu…
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Lula Orders Permanent Military Actions in Yanomami Land Against Illegal Mining
The Government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva determined this Tuesday that the actions carried out by the Army and…
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