The lure of even a few specks of gold compels Elizabeth Mosquera awake before dawn to slog to a muddy pit, where she wades ...

Colombia’s deforestation dropped 33% in early 2025 compared to last year, with significant reductions in Amazon national ...

Indonesia has revoked the permits of several mining companies in Raja Ampat following public outcry over environmental damage ...

Colombia and the region are paying the price for slow implementation of the 2016 peace accord, but a turnaround is still ...

driven by the rapid spread of illegal roads, coca cultivation, and unregulated mining, according to a report by Colombia's procurator’s office. The independent watchdog warned of accelerating ...

Colombia reported a 33% decrease in deforestation in early 2025, citing stronger community coordination and a crackdown on ...

and residents said it has been a long time since any operations have taken place against illegal mining infrastructure. Colombia will host the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, known as ...

The country’s long-running conflict continues to impact life in many rural areas, which also face threats from illegal mining ...

Peru’s culture ministry has reversed a decision to shrink the protected area around the Nazca Lines after national and ...