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ENVIRONMENT

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 3,685

Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes have claimed 3,685 lives, leaving thousands injured and displaced as emergency crews, volunteers and international aid organizations continue rescue and relief operations.

By Pablo Arroyo Vidal · · 4 min
ENVIRONMENT

Costa Rica Keeps Its Lead as Top Eco-Tourism Destination

Costa Rica received 712,000 tourists in the first quarter of 2026, consolidating its position as the region's leading ecotourism destination with 8.4% growth.

· 1 min
ENVIRONMENT

Colombia Reforests Conflict Zones After Peace Agreement

Colombia reforested 180,000 hectares in former FARC zones through the Bosques de Paz program, reducing deforestation by 62% in the benefited areas.

· 1 min
ENVIRONMENT

Active Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico Damages Reefs, Wildlife

An active oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico damages coral reefs and kills marine wildlife, with the Mexican Navy removing tar-stained seaweed from affected beaches.

· 1 min
ENVIRONMENT

Monarch Butterflies in Mexico Surge 64% in Winter 2025-26

The monarch butterfly population in Mexico grew 64% in the 2025-2026 winter, according to Al Jazeera, in a recovery that eases concerns about the endangered species.

· 2 min
ENVIRONMENT

Lithium Triangle: Argentina, Bolivia and Chile

Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, with 60% of the world's lithium reserves, face a historic opportunity in the global energy transition but face environmental challenges.

· 2 min
ENVIRONMENT

Ecuador Faces Water Crisis as Glaciers Retreat

Ecuador faces an unprecedented water crisis due to the 40-60% retreat of its Andean glaciers, threatening drinking water for millions and export agricultural production.

· 1 min
ENVIRONMENT

Amazon Loses Record Area to Deforestation in 2025

The Amazon lost 11,568 km² of rainforest in 2025, 12% more than in 2024, according to INPE data, approaching the threshold of the ecological point of no return.

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