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Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

10 clusters · 128 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia forest fires affect 22,000 hectares and business operations

Severe forest fires driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and El Niño continue to impact South America. In Bolivia, the Santa Cruz government has declared an Orange Alert following a surge in fires, reporting 14 act

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Dominican Republic annuls Falcondo mining concession

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic mining faces revenue gains and environmental liability debates

The Superior Administrative Tribunal (TSA) in the Dominican Republic has annulled the mining concession contracts held by Falconbridge Dominicana (Falcondo) for the Quisqueya I site. The legal action, initiated by the Fu

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Formosa flood mitigation and El Niño preparedness

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Formosa implements preventive measures for El Niño phenomenon

The government of Formosa has initiated various preventive measures and infrastructure projects to mitigate the potential impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. Initially, the Provincial Road Directorate (DPV) focused on ma

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Dominican Republic environmental protection and enforcement

2 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic environmental groups appeal to Constitutional Court

The Dominican Republic has intensified its legal and regulatory approach to environmental protection. Through Decree 615-26, President Luis Abinader declared the fight against “environmental terrorism” a matter of high n

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Dominican Republic environmental enforcement actions

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic dismantles illegal dam on Yabija River

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has conducted enforcement operations to remove illegal structures built within protected river zones. In late August 2026, authorities demolished tw

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Nicaragua environmental and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Nicaragua advances water and sanitation infrastructure projects

Nicaragua is implementing various national development projects focused on environmental conservation and public infrastructure. Environmental efforts include monitoring river ecosystems along the San Juan River through

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Seismic activity in Mexico, Central America and Peru

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Latest: Chiapas coast hit by magnitude 5.5 earthquake and multiple aftershocks

Seismic activity continued across Mexico, Central America, and Peru through late August 2026. In early August, a series of tremors struck the Pacific coast of Mexico, including magnitude 4.4 events near Mapastepec and Hu

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Tamaulipas anti-corruption and administrative scrutiny

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Global leadership changes in military, environmental, and academic sectors

The administration of Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya has faced scrutiny regarding its handling of corruption investigations and administrative transitions. In one instance, the leadership of the Instituto

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Extreme heat and drought volatility in Central America

12 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Drought in southern Honduras devastates crops and water supplies

Central America continues to face volatile weather patterns characterized by extreme heat and shifting precipitation. In El Salvador, a severe meteorological drought has led to a third drought period. By late August 2026

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Emergency service capacity and equipment efforts

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Emergency services strengthen response efforts in Nicaragua and Argentina

Emergency services in Nicaragua and Argentina are focusing on strengthening response capabilities and equipment. In Nicaragua, the Bomberos Unidos institution is working to improve its ability to manage structural and f

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Earthquakes and disaster resilience in central Costa Rica

2 clusters · 100 sources · last updated

Latest: Latin America faces earthquake recovery and security crises

Following the earthquakes near San José on August 24, Costa Rica has moved toward long-term disaster mitigation strategies. While the initial tremors caused localized damage to utility poles, walls, and Route 32, the foc

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Extreme weather in Mexico, Ecuador, and El Salvador

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Latest: Extreme heatwaves impact El Salvador, Sonora, and Guayaquil

In late July 2026, Mexico faced warnings of a strong monsoon surge involving heavy rains across the west, south, east, and southeast, alongside extreme temperatures exceeding 45 °C in parts of Baja California and the nor

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