ECONOMY
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Crime and Ruin: The Hidden Costs of South American Gold
Gold demand drives an underground economy across South America. Criminal operations besiege communities from Peru's jungles with lost trees to…
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Battered Favela Fights “Environmental Racism” As Brazil Readies For COP30
In the shadow of a major UN climate summit in Belém, residents of a local favela decry "environmental racism" as…
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Ecuador’s Golden Rush Brings Profit, Danger, And Haunting Violent Ties
A tragic ambush in Ecuador's Amazon region has left eleven soldiers and one alleged insurgent dead, spotlighting the deadly nexus…
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Ecuador’s Blooming Roses Enchant Mother’s Day Buyers Globally
Amid Ecuador's majestic Andean peaks, vibrant roses flourish under meticulous care, crossing continents to celebrate Mother's Day worldwide. While growers…
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Colombian Emerald Trade Faces a Heavy Environmental Reckoning
As Colombia's prized emeralds shape global markets, a hidden toll emerges in Muzo: polluted waters, scarred landscapes, and clashing accusations…
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Haitian Violence Stalls Dominican Cross-Border Commerce
In the once-busy border town of Elías Piña, Dominican Republic, the daily flow of trucks into Haiti has plummeted. Sellers…
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Brazil Races to Ready Belém for Climate Summit as Locals Wait
In Belém, the Amazonian city hosting this November's global climate talks, frenzied construction and overhauled infrastructure stir both anxiety and…
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Latin America Sees Military Budgets Boom Despite Tensions
A new report shows a large rise in military spending across Latin America. Especially in Central America, the amount spent…
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Paraguay Endures Tariff Turmoil Amid Rising Soy Prospects
Across Paraguay’s vast soybean fields, farmers weigh the peril of global trade feuds against a glimmer of hope for higher…
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Bolivia’s Royal Quinoa: Treasuring a Global Culinary Marvel
Bolivia's royal quinoa develops in challenging situations on the large salt flats. Local communities plus cooks across the globe value…
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