Brazil touts climate credentials as Amazon deforestation falls — but draws criticism over oil bet
Brazil's Minister for Indigenous Peoples says the country is seeking to prevent the Amazon from hitting a tipping point. Source
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South America
1st summit of South American presidents marked by differences over Venezuela
BOGOTA, Colombia The first summit of South American presidents, which was intended to strengthen regional integration efforts, revealed major differences
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Brazil’s Lula pushes for regional currency at South America summit
MEXICO CITY Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for the creation of a regional trade currency while hosting
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What Chile’s state-led lithium policy means for the future of the electric vehicle industry
Chile has vast lithium reserves, and the recent release of the country's state-led national lithium policy is ushering in a
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I just traveled to Argentina — and doubled my money with a ‘black market’ exchange rate
Hyperinflation has fueled the creation of multiple exchange rates in Argentina, where cash is king. There's a legal way for
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Colombia picks 1st leftist president in tight runoff contest
The president-elect, Gustavo Petro, was once a rebel with the now-defunct M-19 movement. Source link
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World’s second-largest hydropower plant set for 14-year upgrade after deal with GE
Itaipu commenced electricity production in 1984. Source link
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Crypto millionaires are pouring money into Central America to build their own cities
Every day, a repurposed garbage truck ferries visitors up El Salvador’s Conchagua Volcano to an ecotourism retreat. The vehicle thunders
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‘One of two extremes’: Chile set for its most divisive election run-off since returning to democracy
The presidential run-off on Dec. 19 will see voters cast their ballots in favor of one of two outsider candidates
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