Tag: Latin America

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.’

Advisor Named Foreign Minister of Ecuador

We are proud to announce that Mar­a Fernanda Espinosa, member of our Andes Advisory Board since 2001, has been named the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Ecuador.

Death Threats for Brazilian Environmental Defender

Ivete Bastos, president of the biggest farmer’s union of the Amazon, has received numerous death threats and they’re getting worse. Sign a petition to help.

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