Tag: Latin America

Peruvian Coalition with EarthRights International Sues Oxy Petroleum for Environmental Damages

A coalition of organizations, including Greengrants grantee Trabajo de Racimos de Ungurahui, filed suit last week against Occidental Petroleum for environmental damages on indigenous lands.

New Southern Cone Advisor–Marila Lazaro

Introducing Marila Lazaro of Uruguay, the newest member of our Southern Cone advisory board. This board recommends grants in Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile.

Peruvian Environmental Defender Father Arana is Threatened for Work against Mine

Father Arana of GRUFIDES, a grassroots group in Peru working on issues of extractive mining impacts, has been threatened by masked men and followed a mining company vehicle from the Yanacocha Mine, owned by Newmont Mining Corporation.

Victory in Mexico Against Chevron!

A huge victory for the unique plants, animals, and communities of the Baja Peninsula has been achieved: Chevron has given up plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal near the Coronado Islands, off the coast of Baja Mexico.

Protest to Halt Dams in Chile

Three Greengrants grantees organize a protest in southern Chile to halt dams that would destroy local livelihoods and culture. Join them in celebrating the ‘International Day of Action Against Dams.’

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