Enviroment
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ECONOMY
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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LIFE
Brazil Battles a Surreal Lake Disaster as Blue Dye Runs Rampant
An accidental dye spill has turned a once-tranquil lake and its wildlife electric blue near São Paulo, Brazil. This bizarre…
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ECONOMY
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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ECONOMY
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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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Puerto Rico’s Rallying Cry to Reject Deep-Sea Mining
Environmental activists and global organizations warn that The Metals Company’s bid to exploit deep seabeds undermines international collaboration and endangers…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Latin America Embraces Path to Net-Zero Aviation
As global aviation emissions continue to rise, countries across Latin America are working to align with ambitious net-zero targets by…
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AMERICAS
Latin America Remains Perilous Battleground For Environmental Activists
Latin America leads global statistics for murdered environmental defenders, with hundreds losing their lives in recent years. As communities face…
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ANALYSIS
A Bold Vision May Spark El Salvador Mining Renaissance
El Salvador's choice is to change its economy by bringing back responsible mining under President Nayib Bukele's new law. Though…
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ECONOMY
Weather Woes Impact South American Crops Amid Production Hopes
Prediction models indicate brutal weather in Brazil and Argentina, threatening the hoped-for record crop season. Heavy rains are expected in…
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ECONOMY
South America Powers Europe’s Lithium-Fueled Trade Partnership
The European Union's trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc shows a strategic shift. It gives important access to lithium…
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