Central and South America
Chile’s biggest steelworks sunk by cheap Chinese imports
Chile's Huachipato steel mill, an economic and cultural hub for Talcahuano, is closing after 74 years, driven out by cheaper Chinese imports, costing...
Copper output from Chile’s Codelco slides nearly 11% in July
Codelco produced 111,400 metric tons of copper in July, the South American country's Cochilco copper commission announced on Wednesday.
Brazil’s Lula backs highway through Amazon that could drive deforestation
Lula commits to paving BR-319 highway through the Amazon, risking deforestation and sparking environmental concerns.
Smoke from Brazil fires clouds major cities, neighboring countries
Smoke from intense Amazon wildfires is choking Brazilian cities and spreading across South America, worsening air quality.
Fishermen in Rio de Janeiro use app to record, report water pollution
An app lets Rio de Janeiro fishermen report Guanabara Bay pollution, aiming to protect the iconic site from oil spills.
Vale, BHP, Samarco could close $18 billion deal over Brazil dam collapse, sources say
Vale, BHP, and Samarco may settle with Brazil for 100 billion reais over the 2015 dam collapse, sources suggest October deal.
Judge in Brazil orders slaughterhouses to pay for Amazon reforestation
A Brazilian judge found two slaughterhouses guilty of buying cattle from protected Amazon land, ordering compensation for damages.
Amazon communities worry about livelihoods as water levels fall further
Drought in Brazil’s Amazon is causing the Madeira River to reach historic lows, threatening local livelihoods and commodity trade.
Stellantis to invest $385 million in Argentine plant
Automaker Stellantis will invest $385 million in its plant in the province of Cordoba, Argentina, between 2025 and 2030
