Fires In Brazil Stoke Clash Between Economic Gain And Preservation
In Brazil, forest clearing can produce quick riches But a rash of fires stirs debate over short-term economic gains vs. the life of the rainforest.
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Views From The Amazon: A Source Of Livelihood
Newsy spoke with people on several sides of the issue about what the massive blaze means for their livelihoods.
Brazil's President Might Miss A Meeting On Rainforest Fires He Called
President Jair Bolsonaro has faced international pressure to address the Amazon Rainforest fires.
No, The Amazon Rainforest Doesn't Produce 20% Of The World's Oxygen
There are plenty of reasons to be worried about the blazes burning in the Amazon rainforest, but our oxygen supply isn't one of them.
A Look At The Amazon Fund, A Key Money Source For The Rainforest
The Amazon Fund is one key entity focused on the health of the basin, and it started in 2009 as an agreement between Norway and Brazil.
G-7 Leaders Promise To Send $22 Million In Aid To The Amazon
Details of the package will be worked out in the coming weeks, and the initiative will officially launch at the United Nations General Assembly.
Wildfires In The Amazon Are Uniquely Difficult To Fight
There are hundreds of fires burning in the Amazon rainforest, and trying to contain the flames has become an international focus.
Trump Confirms Secret Talks With Top Venezuelan Officials
President Donald Trump told reporters, "I don't want to say who, but we are talking at a very high level."
Rainforest Fires Fill Brazil's Skies With Smoke, Fanning Climate Fears
Brazil's space agency reports a record of more than 72,000 fires this year, up 80 percent from 2018.
U.N. Calls For More Humanitarian Aid For Venezuelan Refugees
U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi is asking its neighboring countries help more than 4 million Venezuelan refugees.
Countries Issue U.S. Travel Advisories After 2 Mass Shootings
Venezuela and Uruguay warned their citizens about traveling to the U.S. after shootings in El Paso and Dayton.
Death Toll In El Paso Shooting Rises
Two more victims of the shooting in El Paso, Texas, died Monday.
Venezuela Says 'Electromagnetic Attack' Led To Blackout
Preliminary indications suggested the so-called attack was aimed at the country's main hydroelectric generation system.
Brazil's President Claims Rain Forest Deforestation Report Is False
The space agency — which monitors deforestation via satellite — said its accuracy rate is over 95 percent.
Poll Shows Mexican Residents Are Losing Their Tolerance For Migrants
The continued influx of people from Central America has Mexican citizens on edge, says a Washington Post/Reforma poll.
Venezuelan Leaders Agree To Negotiations In Barbados
Norway will mediate negotiations between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Monthly Deforestation Up More Than 88% In Brazil's Amazon
Deforestation totaled 355 sq miles for the month of June, according to data from Brazil's space agency.
UN Report: Venezuelan Forces Have Killed Thousands Extrajudicially
A new United Nations report alleges security forces manipulated crime scenes to make it look like those killed had resisted arrest.
Nearly 50M People Affected By Massive Power Outage In South America
The failure of two Argentine hydroelectric plants led to a system-wide meltdown that affected Uruguay and Paraguay.
Trump Considering Temporary Asylum For Venezuelan Migrants
Under temporary protection status, Venezuelan migrants would be able to stay in the U.S. until it's safe to go back home.
Venezuela Reopens Border With Colombia
The Venezuela-Colombia border had been closed since February.
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Police In Rio De Janeiro Killed 558 People Between January And April
According to state statistics, police in Rio killed 469 people over the same period last year.
Norway Might Be Brokering Negotiations Between Maduro And Guaidó
Venezuela has been engulfed in a political crisis for months, and now the opposing sides might be talking to each other with the help of Norway.
Venezuela's Juan Guaidó Formally Requests Meeting With US Military
Guaidó asked for "direct communication" with the U.S. military over the weekend.
Venezuelans Hold Out Hope For Guaido In May Day Protests
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is still holding on to power, but demonstrators are rallying to opposition leader Juan Guaidó's calls to oust him.
Venezuela's Guaidó Claims To Have Military Support. Does He?
The success of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó's call for an uprising will depend on whether he gain the support support of the military.
Ecuador Hit By Millions Of Cyberattacks After Julian Assange's Arrest
Ecuador's government institutions have reportedly faced more than 40 million cyberattacks.
US Imposes More Sanctions On Venezuela — This Time Targeting Cuba
The U.S. is sanctioning ships owned by Venezuela's state-run oil company, as well as two international companies.
American Airlines Stops All Venezuela Flights Indefinitely
American Airlines won't fly to Venezuela until the country's conditions improve.
Venezuela Bars Guaidó From Holding Public Office For 15 Years
Venezuela's comptroller cited inconsistencies in opposition leader Juan Guaidó's financial records as the reason for the ban.
