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Indigenous groups can really battle deforestation
A study finally shows how Peruvian forest loss declined after indigenous groups were granted titles to their land.
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We really need to focus on food security
108 million people worldwide face severe food insecurity, 30% more than just 2 years ago.
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Ecuador recount confirms Lenín Moreno won presidential poll
Following a recount of almost 1.3 million votes in Ecuador, the electoral council has confirmed left-wing candidate Lenín Moreno
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After the referendum, Turkey’s place in Europe is in danger
Erdogan’s questioned victory will bring, among other things, important consequences on Turkey's economy. One of them will be its isolation…
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Venezuela braces for the ‘mother of all protests’
As dissatisfaction with the government grows, opposition leader needs no reminder of the risks involved in inflaming an already febrile…
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New era for nature in Colombia
Researchers are embarking on a major collaboration to characterise Colombia's plant and animal life
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Colombia’s new conflict as war with Farc ends
Last year’s deal with the guerrilla group left a power vacuum, putting authorities and residents on edge amid new violence:…
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Bolivia coca growers seek suspension of new coca law
Yungas coca growers have protested from the outset against expanding the crop area to include the Chapare region and demanded…
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11 LatAm nations repudiate deaths of 6 demonstrators in Venezuela
Signing the declaration were the governments of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.
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Paraguay president backs off re-election bid
The President of Paraguay, Horacio Cartes, says he will no longer seek re-election after his bid to change the constitution…
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