Central and South America
BHP says claim it put safety over profit ‘unjustified’ in Brazilian dam collapse case
BHP denies profit-before-safety claims in Brazil dam collapse lawsuit, calling allegations unrealistic and unjustified.
Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal’s water supply
Panama Canal dam plans spark debate as residents face relocation and environmental changes while hoping for benefits.
Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shales drive record oil boom
Shale oil and gas output is soaring in the flat, arid region that is home to Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Eletrobras, Ocean Winds agree to assess offshore wind projects in Brazil
Brazilian power firm Eletrobras signs MoU with Ocean Winds to study the development of offshore wind farms in Brazil.
Dam disaster deal should curb lawsuits against Vale and BHP, sources say
Vale, BHP, and Samarco agree to pay $29.85B for Brazil dam collapse, potentially ending lawsuits and aiding reparations.
Venezuela arrests ex-minister over allegations he handed over part of PDVSA to company controlled by U.S. intelligence
Venezuela's AG says Tellechea has been detained for handing over part of state oil firm PDVSA to a company controlled by U.S. intelligence.
Brazil to ink deal with miners over Mariana dam collapse on Oct. 25
The agreement for Vale, BHP, and Samarco to compensate for the Mariana dam collapse is set to be signed on Oct. 25.
Trial into Brazil mining disaster to open in London
A long-awaited London trial opens to determine BHP’s liability in one of Brazil’s worst environmental disasters.
Brazil state to consult Indigenous people on carbon credits sale
Para will consult Indigenous communities on how they’ll benefit from the sale of carbon offset credits to U.S. firms protecting the Amazon.
Record wildfires ravage Peru’s ecosystems and wildlife
A record number of fires tore through Peru over the past few weeks, wreaking havoc across the country's ecosystems.
