Latest South America Stories

    A landmark Argentine court ruling recognized fish as sentient beings, now legally protected from cruelty rather than treated as property, after two goldfish named Fede and Magui were removed from a cramped sidewalk display tank outside a Buenos Aires restaurant.
    Policy
    24.09.26

    Argentine Court Recognizes Fish as Sentient Beings, Setting Global Precedent for Animal Rights

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    For the A'uwẽ-Xavante people of Brazil, caring for the Cerrado is not environmental activism but lived culture, woven into seed gathering, ceremonies, food systems, and the intergenerational defense of a living territory they call 'ró.'
    Contributed Articles
    16.09.26

    The Cerrado is Kin: How the A’uwẽ-Xavante Continue to Care for Their Territory

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    Cape Froward peatlands’ carbon storage reaches 1,647 tons per hectare, nearly three times more than nearby forests, according to a Rewilding Chile and University of Chile study measuring carbon across the remote Brunswick Peninsula for the first time.
    Science
    02.09.26

    Cape Froward Peatlands’ Carbon Storage Triples that of Nearby Forests, Study Finds

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    Bolivia's conservation mosaic expanded by 907,244 hectares across four municipalities, connecting Andean cloud forests to Amazon lowlands and forming continuous corridors linking national parks including Madidi and Cotapata.
    Ecology
    01.09.26

    Municipal Governments Add Nearly One Million Hectares to Bolivia’s Conservation Mosaic

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    Darwin's rhea rewilding in Patagonia advanced with 39 captive-bred chicks released across three events in Patagonia National Park's Chacabuco Valley between March and April 2026, bred at Quimán Reserve and acclimatized in specially designed pens before entering grasslands.
    South America
    25.08.26

    39 Chicks Strengthen Darwin’s Rhea Rewilding in Patagonia

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    Colombian marine sanctuary expansion tripled Acandí Wildlife Sanctuary to nearly 220,000 acres, protecting leatherback, hawksbill, green, and loggerhead sea turtle nesting beaches alongside coral ecosystems, seagrass beds, and mangroves from Cabo Tiburón on the Panamanian border to the southern Gulf of Darién.
    Oceans
    21.07.26

    Colombian Marine Sanctuary Expansion Triples Protected Area Along Chocó Caribbean Coast

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    Guajajara women established tree nurseries across seven Araribóia communities for indigenous women-led Amazon reforestation after fires devastated 70% of the territory in 2024, combining ancestral ecological knowledge with systematic restoration supported by Health In Harmony and Instituto Makarapy.
    Indigenous Knowledge
    20.07.26

    Indigenous Women-Led Amazon Reforestation Establishes Nurseries Across Seven Guajajara Communities

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    Moringa seeds for microplastic removal achieved 98% filtration of PVC particles, matching aluminum sulfate, while the drought-resistant tree acts as a carbon sink, thrives in degraded soils, and eliminates toxic sludge and bauxite mining associated with chemical coagulant production.
    Science
    08.07.26

    Moringa Seeds for Microplastic Removal Match Chemical Alternatives While Offering Greener Water Treatment

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    Volunteer conservation work in Chilean Patagonia engages participants from across Chile and internationally to remove invasive species like pine, hemlock, and rosehip from Cerro Castillo and Patagonia national parks, preventing exotic plants from outcompeting native vegetation.
    Ecology
    28.05.26

    Volunteer Conservation Work in Chilean Patagonia Removes Invasive Species to Restore Ecosystems

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    Protected area management effectiveness in Peru improved through 12 years of IUCN Green List implementation, strengthening governance, integrating indigenous knowledge, and building co-management systems at sites including Megantoni National Sanctuary, Matsés National Reserve, and Machiguenga Communal Reserve.
    Ecology
    12.05.26

    Peru’s 12-Year Conservation Program Demonstrates How Protected Area Management Effectiveness Works for Nature and People

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    The Intihuasi seed bank preserves seeds at -20°C in an earthquake-proof facility dug into the Atacama Desert hillside, using aluminum pouches to protect against seismic activity, while storing billions of specimens of Chilean native flora.
    Food
    24.04.26

    Intihuasi Seed Bank Safeguards Agricultural Future Against Climate Change

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    Floreana tortoise restoration brings 158 juvenile giant tortoises with ancestral lineage back to Galápagos Island home after a 180-year absence as part of the largest ecosystem recovery initiative ever undertaken in the archipelago.
    South America
    09.04.26

    Floreana Tortoise Restoration Revives a Lost Giant After 180 Years in the Galápagos

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    Legal rights for stingless bees in Peru's Satipo province protect four native species, including Melipona eburnea that pollinate over 80% of Amazonian flora and support coffee, chocolate, and avocado production worldwide.
    Policy
    08.04.26

    Peru Grants Legal Rights for Stingless Bees in Global First

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    Amphibian conservation solutions are helping protect Darwin’s frog, a rare species threatened by disease and extinction.
    South America
    24.03.26

    Amphibian Conservation Solutions: How Science is Rescuing Darwin’s Frog in Southern Chile

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    The rewilding national parks project at Cape Froward protects vast subantarctic forests and peatlands that host the world's southernmost conifers.
    Ecology
    20.03.26

    Chile Expands Rewilding National Parks at the Tip of South America

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    Mexico's Jaguar Population Increase Reaches 30% in Major Conservation Win
    Nature
    30.01.26

    Mexico’s Jaguar Population Increase Reaches 30% in Major Conservation Win

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    Brazil's renewable energy milestone surpassed one-third of the country's total electricity generation for the first time in August 2025, marking a historic renewable energy record for South America's largest economy.
    Energy
    21.01.26

    Brazil’s Renewable Energy Milestone: Wind and Solar Power Surpass One-Third of National Electricity

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    The Mexico dolphin show ban marks a decisive shift away from captive animal entertainment, opening the door to ethical wildlife tourism that respects dolphin intelligence and welfare.
    Policy
    20.01.26

    Mexico Dolphin Show Ban, Paving the Way for Ethical Wildlife Tourism Alternatives

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    Waste oil upcycling programs establish collection points throughout Brazilian favelas. Cooperatives like ReciclAção collect used oil, preventing waterway pollution and sewage system blockages.
    Pollution
    15.01.26

    Waste Oil Upcycling Transforms Pollution into Income in Brazilian Favelas

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    The Andean páramo restoration has transformed the highlands around Ecuador's Antisana Volcano from degraded ranch land into thriving ecosystems that support native wildlife and provide clean water to millions.
    Nature
    05.01.26

    Andean Páramo Restoration Brings Wildlife and Fresh Water Back to Ecuador’s Highlands

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