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Titicaca drought hits local Peru-Bolivia economy

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PERU/BOLIVIA

Some 3 million people live around Lake Titicaca, which straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia and is the largest lake in South America. Many are heavily reliant on its…

Land reform will drive controversies in Barbuda

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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Land reform.

Volcano will add to Saint Vincent's deep economic woes

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SAINT VINCENT

Thanks to early evacuations, there were no deaths or injuries, but thousands were displaced and perhaps 10% of the 110,000 residents made homeless. Significant support was…

Fungus raises fears for Latin American banana crop

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LATIN AMERICA

Banana fungus.

Ambitious plans aim to improve Argentine water usage

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ARGENTINA

Water management and investments.

Water shortages will become a chronic worry in Peru

Location:

PERU

The outlook for water provision.

Long Chile drought raises profile of climate impacts

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CHILE

Drought and agriculture.

Fires raise climate change readiness fears in Chile

Location:

CHILE

A wave of forest fires has devastated a large area of central-southern Chile, raising questions about the country's preparedness for climate change but also further undermining…

Economic woes to mark succession preparation in Cuba

Location:

CUBA

The Cuban economy.

Drought throws spotlight on Chile’s water stewardship

Location:

CHILE

The poor, and small farmers, are the worst hit. Conflicts over the precious resource are impacting the mining and agricultural sectors. Agriculture represents 72% of water use…