Central and South America
US and UN condemn slaying of environmentalist in Honduras
The U.S. and global leaders condemned the killing of Honduran environmentalist Juan López, demanding a full investigation.
Google says it will rethink its plans for a big data center in Chile over water worries
Google halts plans for a $200M data center in Chile to address environmental concerns, citing water usage and sustainability issues amid a severe...
First Quantum Minerals offers voluntary retirement to Cobre Panama workers: sources
First Quantum offers voluntary retirement or reduced hours to workers at Panama copper mine amid contract dispute and closure.
Brazilian firefighters battle national park wildfire that is enveloping Brasilia in smoke
Wildfires fueled by historic drought ravage Brazil's national park, shrouding Brasilia in smoke; authorities investigate arson.
Brazil’s farmers fret over fires and drought
Brazil's worst drought in 70 years, coupled with fires, is devastating key crops, threatening the agricultural sector.
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...
As renewable energy demand rises, mining for minerals in the Amazon is at a critical point
Illegal mining for minerals like cassiterite, one of the critical minerals help powering the energy transition, is driving deforestation in the Amazon, threatening...
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.
