Brazil’s development bank is investing heavily in a plan to build huge hydroelectric dams in the Amazon and across South America.
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From the Amazon to the Virgin Islands: Havens of Bozovich
Exclusive. The secret financial structure of Peru’s largest timber company, which includes the purchase of companies and transfer of shares to avoid paying taxes
New hotspot of deforestation along the Southern Interoceanic Road, Peru
New map shows deforestation in the northeastern part of the region of Madre de Dios, in Peru, along the Interoceanic Road.
Palm oil and deforestation in the Andean Amazon. The San Martin, Peru case
According to monitoring reports of the Andean Amazon, the Palmas group, which belongs to the Romero Group, has deforested 6,974 hectares between 2006 and 2011 in the San Martin region of Peru.
Illegal miners set up camps within the Tambopata Reserve, Peru
In December 2015, Actualidad Ambiental reported that a large number of illegal miners were working on both sides of the Malinowski River, which separates the Tambopata National Reserve from its buffer zone.
Peruvian Viceminister confirms mercury poisoning in ethnic Nahua
The reason would be the consumption of a banned fish for human consumption in countries like Colombia and Brazil, because its body has the ability to accumulate mercury acquired by the environment.
Suspension of the strike in Ucayali, Peru, after installation of a dialogue table
For 11 days, people from Ucayali protested against the rise of electronic fees and the prices of drinking water, gas and telephone.
Kichwa indigenous children die by “Black Hepatitis” in Alto Napo, Peru
After 48 hours of agony, 4 and 5-year-old Kichwa indigenous children die due to a rare disease characterized by fever, black vomiting and dehydration.
Loreto: Market intervened where wild animals were trafficked
In the market Vado in Yurimaguas, Loreto, Peru, over 150 animals were rescued, including monkeys, parrots and turtles.
Indigenous peoples emphasize the importance of indigenous surveillance
The event in Lima, Peru, highlighted pressing issues such as the recovery of indigenous forest surveillance and hydrocarbons.