China, Latin America & the environment Featured Chinese demand heats up Brazil’s ethanol industry Adding ethanol to Chinese petrol will decrease emissions, but could cause deforestation in Brazil
World CITES meets to thrash out endangered wildlife trade issues For the next two weeks governments will debate how to better regulate trade of animals and plants
Brazil Vale targets long-standing production development pledge Calls for investment to stimulate local economic development lead Brazilian mining giant to look to China
El Salvador El Salvador’s sugar producers want to keep Taiwan free trade pact Farmers oppose tariffs that follow China switch but expansion could bring deforestation and soil erosion
Uruguay Chinese port in Uruguay shelved Amid a local backlash and IUU fishing fears, Shandong BaoMa abandons Montevideo port. But it’s not over yet
Peru How to really “optimise” free trade between Peru and China Negotiations to upgrade the Peru–China FTA have failed to address the impacts of fishing and mining, or involve civil society
Ecuador IDB meets quietly in Guayaquil after China dispute Low-profile, rescheduled Ecuador meeting that follows Venezuela row misses an opportunity for openness and participation
Mexico AMLO’s return to oil President's fossil fuel-heavy energy plan jeopardises Mexico’s green transition and climate commitments
Ecuador Indigenous communities take legal action over Ecuador’s largest mine Local people seek justice through the courts over forced evictions and lack of consultation at Mirador copper mine
China Meat substitutes could cut China’s overseas climate footprint The rise of plant-based meat alternatives could reduce pressures on land and water
Paraguay Would a Paraguay-China trade pact harm the environment? Soy and beef producers eye Chinese market amid fears more production could drive deforestation and agrochemical overuse
Brazil Black earth: the Amazon’s sustainable farming legacy Dark soil shows those who lived in the region for 2,000 years managed and preserved fertile ground
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