All posts tagged Amazon
Is Peru putting its economy ahead of its environment?
President Humala announces economic stimulus package to boost investment and GDP; critics say scrapping of regulations will endanger environment. A series of economic measures aimed at boosting the Peruvian economy and attracting greater levels of foreign investment has been criticised […]
The Amazon: Sponsoring an Acre
The Amazon: Sponsoring an Acre “No,” she said. “I won’t allow it.” We were coming down the river and the motor was failing. A heron fished in the roots to our left; above, a coiled boa in the trees. Manuel, […]
China/Latin America: Question marks grow over mystery magnate behind the Nicaragua canal
Question marks grow over mystery magnate behind the Nicaragua canal; China and Brazil committed to improving BRICS relationship; Ecuador overly reliant on Chinese money Question marks grow over mystery magnate behind the Nicaragua canal The Chinese executive spearheading the construction […]
China/Latin America: Ecuador to sell Amazon rainforest to Chinese
Ecuador plans to sell off Amazon rainforest land to Chinese oil companies; Peru and Chile promote Pacific Alliance ties with China; Peru could become recipient of the most Chinese investment in Latin America Ecuador plans to sell off Amazon rainforest […]
Indigenous issues: Brazil’s Public Security Forces to protect Amazonian dam
Brazil’s Public Security Forces to protect the Amazonian Belo Monte dam from protesters; Bolivia threatens to leave the CIDH; Mapuche woman publishes her first book. Brazil’s Public Security Forces to protect the Amazonian Belo Monte dam from protesters The third […]
Brazil: Another ‘favela’ in Rio is occupied by Pacifying Police Unit
Complexo do Caju is the newest target of Pacifying Police Unit; 1 in 3 workers who have been given land rely on federal cash transfers; and, over 4,5 thousand requests to explore indigenous territory await government approval Drug dealers do […]
Venezuela: Authorities found no evidence of alleged Yanomami massacre
No evidence is found on Yanomami massacre investigation, CNE runs presidential election simulation, and Torre de David wins top prize at Venice Biennal of Architecture
Peru 13/02/2012
Conga Water march arrives in Lima; wanted terrorist shot; pardon for Fujimori a realistic possibility; new ministers questioned regarding aptitude…
Ecuador 23/01/2012
Chevron re-appeals multi-billion ruling, Ecuadorian oil and mining sectors continue to flourish and Nathalie Cely is appointed as new ambassador to the US.
Ecuador 09/01/12
New setback to Chevron Corp. in a decades-old pollution case, President Ahmadinejab visits Ecuador during his four-nation tour and Ecuadorian cities celebrate ‘Fiesta de Reyes.’
Ecuador 31/09/11
Appeals court voids order by New York judge barring the collection of US$18B in Ecuador from Chevron and the verdict against El Universo newspaper for libel is ratified.
Brazil 24/7/11
A British student found dead in Amazonia, police indict three over murders of Amazon activists, and Petrobras announces huge new oil investement.
Brazil 26/06/11
Government websites come under hacker attack, Clegg promises football to the favelas, and a 120 year-old woman is ‘discovered’ in Acre.
Brazil 30/05/11
Three environmental activists brutally murdered, as forestry code reforms passed by chamber of deputies.