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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…

Colombian capital braces for long-term water rationing

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COLOMBIA

The capital obtains almost all of its water from rainfall, rather than from subterranean aquifers. Concerns are mounting over water security as increasing temperatures and longer…

Brazil's Amazon drought poses environmental challenges

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BRAZIL

Since late September rains have failed in the Amazon region, causing the most severe drought in over a century. Factors including El Nino, climate change and ongoing fires are…

Drought poses enduring challenges in Central America

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CENTRAL AMERICA

The region is highly vulnerable to climate variability. The Dry Corridor -- a band of territory that runs from Guatemala to Panama and is home to around one-quarter of the…

Central America’s coffee sector faces major challenges

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Coffee is an important cash crop for small farmers across the region, providing valuable income for millions of families. Coffee farms are economic engines in rural areas…

Pressure for water access will intensify in Mexico

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MEXICO

Reducing water supplies are an established problem in the area, and recent events highlight long-term mismanagement of the water-supply infrastructure that has allowed the…

Argentine dengue outbreaks will become regular events

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ARGENTINA

The previous all-time peak was recorded in 2020, with a total of 58,435 confirmed cases. At the same time, an all-time record 53 deaths have been reported so far this year -…

Water management poses long-term challenges in Panama

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PANAMA

The situation has seen water levels drop significantly at Lakes Alhajuela and Gatun which supply water for more than half the population and the Panama Canal. Impacts on the Canal…

Latin America's renewable energy growth may hit limits

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LATIN AMERICA

As variable generation capacity rises, the need to facilitate its end use increases, creating new demands for investment in electrical transmission and consumption and offering…

Brazil-France alliance may boost Amazon efforts

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BRAZIL

The four-year investment plan aims to support bio-economy initiatives, the creation of a carbon market and the preservation of Amazon indigenous communities and their knowledge…