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April 30, 2023

Taam Ja Mysterious Depths: Exploring the World’s Second-Deepest Blue Hole

Off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is where the world’s second-deepest blue hole has been discovered. Dubbed ‘Taam Ja,’ which means ‘deep water’ in Maya, this blue hole has little

Activism·Latin America·Nature·Robotics

Yumi’s Robotic Arms Uniting Technology and Nature to Combat Deforestation in the Amazon

An automated and remotely operated robot called Yumi is being utilized by an innovative project led by ABB Robotics and the non-profit organization Junglekeepers to support the restoration of the Amazon Forest. Yumi is on a mission to plant seeds

June 28, 2023

Is the Panama Canal Drying Up? Climate Change Strikes Again!

Climate·Latin America·News

The Panama Canal, a critical global trade route, faces its worst drought in a century due to climate change, leading to a massive traffic

Tesla’s Catamarca Visit: Why Elon Musk’s Team Took Lithium Without Building Gigafactories in Argentina.

Business·Latin America

In March 2022, under the government of Alberto Fernández, the then Minister of Productive Development, Matías Kulfas. Contrarily, he believed that it was possible

Latin America·News

Jundiaí River Turns Bright Blue as 2,000-Liter Dye Spill Kills Fish and Stains Wildlife in São Paulo

A truck accident in São Paulo, Brazil, has transformed the normally peaceful Jundiaí River into a shocking bright blue waterway, endangering countless fish, birds, and other wildlife. The spill occurred on May

Govind Tekale

May 23, 2025

Business·Latin America·News

Musk’s Starlink Facing License Suspension in Brazil as $4M Fine Looms and 215,000 Users Await Court Decision

Elon Musk’s foray into the Brazilian market, particularly with his social network X and satellite internet service Starlink, has hit a formidable wall. Brazil’s Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes,

Sunita Somvanshi

September 4, 2024

Latin America·News·Technology

Brazil Blocks X Nationwide as 250,000 Starlink Users and $3M in Fines Hang in the Balance

Brazil blocked the social network X on Friday after its owner, Elon Musk, refused to comply with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend certain accounts, presenting a significant challenge to Musk’s efforts

Karmactive Team

August 31, 2024

Worker is putting out a fire. Photo Source: Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima

Disaster·Latin America·Nature

Amazon Fires Rage: 2,300 Blazes Recorded in São Paulo as 50 Cities Declare High Alert

Once again, the Amazon is burning, and the fire is spreading uncontrollably. In Brazil, the most concerning situation is in the state of São Paulo, where nearly fifty cities are on high

Govind Tekale

August 30, 2024

Climate·Latin America·Nature

Amazon’s 56.8 Billion Metric Tons of Carbon Might Not Be Enough to Keep It as Earth’s Largest Carbon Sink

The Amazon rainforest has been playing a critical role in our fight against global climate change. The Amazon biome created by the rainforest has been one of the largest carbon sinks in

Rishabh Mosalpuria

August 25, 2024

The desert bloom is a phenomenon associated with rainfall events, especially in "El Niño" years, when temperatures are warmer. Although it occurs more frequently in the area of Copiapó, Huasco and Caldera, in the Atacama region, it can also be seen in certain locations in the Antofagasta region, with less frequency but greater diversity and endemic species.

Latin America·Nature

Atacama Desert Blooms in Winter for the First Time in a Decade – Uncover the Stunning Reasons Behind It

For the first time in a decade, plants in the Atacama Desert have started flowering in the middle of winter, covering a portion of the driest desert on the planet in white

Govind Tekale

July 23, 2024

Climate·Disaster·Latin America

Hurricane Beryl Sets Record: First Category 5 in July Since 1850 – Details on Caribbean Devastation Inside

Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season, has caused devastating impacts across the Caribbean and is now moving towards Mexico. The storm reached Category 5, marking it as the

Tejal Somvanshi

July 7, 2024

Artist Impression of Trash on Galapagos Islands.

Latin America·Ocean·Plastic

Galápagos Crisis: How 99% of Island’s Recyclable Waste Comes from Overseas Ships

According to the environmental organization Ecoagents, crew members of Chinese ships arriving to fish near the Galápagos Islands are throwing garbage into the sea. This waste has reached the shores of the

Govind Tekale

June 14, 2024

Petition to ban Bullfighting. Photo Credit: Change.org Columbia

Latin America·Nature·News

Colombia Votes to End Bullfighting: 93 Yes to 2 No — A Landmark Decision for Animal Rights

The House of Representatives of Colombia approved the prohibition of bullfighting on Tuesday. In a half-filled chamber, there were 93 votes in favor and 2 against —out of a total of 188

Govind Tekale

May 30, 2024

Artist impression of deforestation in Amazon for cattle

Crime·Forest·Latin America

Amazon’s Largest Deforestation Plot Uncovered: 6,500+ Hectares Cleared by Heller Family

A family of serial deforesters is allegedly responsible for clearing some of the biggest areas of forest in the Brazilian Amazon for cattle farming. The Heller family is a defendant in more

Govind Tekale

May 16, 2024

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