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Head of Brazil deforestation monitor out amid Bolsonaro ire
Science and technology minister Marcos Pontes later confirmed Galvao's departure on Twitter and thanked him for his dedication
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Pigs for peace: winding back from war in Colombia
Pigs, papayas and peppers are helping seal the peace in Colombia as villagers return to the land after decades of…
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Dried-up pastures push Kenya’s Maasai to mix cattle with crops
To encourage pastoralists to make the move, the Kajiado government has constructed 500 water pans to harvest rainwater for use…
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Colombia coca cultivation down slightly, UN report says
Colombia is one of the world's top producers of cocaine. Rebel groups, criminal gangs, and former paramilitaries are all involved…
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Brazil feels pressure over Amazon deforestation data
Jair Bolsonaro has long been skeptical of environmental issues and has repeatedly said the Amazon is a resource that belongs to…
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Colombia will host the World Maritime Summit to promote gender equality
Attendees will talk about the "impact of women in the maritime community"
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Guatemala’s shortcomings raise doubts about U.S. migration deal
Guatemala becomes a so-called "safe third country," turning it into a buffer zone for migrants trying to reach the United States
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US includes Venezuelan minister in a list of most wanted fugitives
El Aissami, 44, is wanted for his alleged links to international drug trafficking
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Samoa’s ‘third gender’ delicately balances sex and religion
Genetically male, Lee Hang is a Samoan fa'afafine, a term that translates as "in the manner of a woman"
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Suburban women recoil as Trump dives into racial politics
A continuing trend of women voting against Republicans could prove exceedingly difficult for Trump to overcome in his 2020 reelection…
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