Central and South America
Embraer’s Eve gets $50 million Citi loan to fund ‘flying car’ development
Eve secures a $50 million Citibank loan, boosting funds for its eVTOL 'flying car' development and 2026 launch plans.
Chile govt readying bond to incentivize future conservation
Chile has created a new bond to ensure long-term conservation commitments, linking financial penalties to environmental goals, said Environment Minister Maisa Rojas.
Brazil’s Vale taps Marcelo Bacci as new CFO
Vale, the largest producer of iron or and nickel in the world, has appointed its new Chief Financial Officer.
In Ecuador, power-dependent patients wait in anguish as the government imposes hours-long blackouts
A long dry season in Ecuador has seriously undermined the country's hydroelectric power generation, leading to blackouts.
BHP, Vale agree to pay $30bn compensation for Brazil dam disaster
BHP, Vale sign $30 billion deal with Brazil for 2015 dam collapse compensation, covering environmental damage and victim support.
Criminals may be leveraging climate change as record acreage burns in Brazil’s Amazon
A surge in fires in the Amazon may be the result of lawbreakers starting fires to create more land for pastures.
Vale’s third-quarter profit falls 15% on dam collapse provisions, lower ore prices
Vale's profit fell 15 per cent to $2.41 billion, beating estimates, as lower iron ore prices and Mariana dam provisions weighed on results.
Colombia’s Awa people resist violence, maintain ‘spiritual bond’ with nature
Colombia's Awa people face armed threats while protecting their rainforest home, emphasizing a deep spiritual bond with nature.
Brazil inflation picks up in mid-October with higher electricity costs
Inflation in Brazil rose due to higher electricity costs, driving up consumer prices in Latin America's largest economy.
Brazil launches platform to attract foreign investment for climate and ecological projects
Brazil launched a $10.8B platform at IMF meetings to fund green projects, targeting energy, industry, and nature solutions.
