President Daniel Noboa has eliminated the Environment Ministry as an independent institution, folding it into the Energy and Mines Ministry.

Essential' to illegal gold mining, toxic mercury is being trafficked across Latin America, 'fuelling violence' and ...

Colombia's government said on Thursday that deforestation in the South American country increased as much as 43% in 2024 ...

Colombia saw a significant rise in deforestation in 2024, with a 43% increase in forest loss compared to the previous year. The surge occurred despite efforts to curb illegal activities and protect ...

Colombia’s government has reported a sharp overall rise in deforestation in the country’s Amazon rainforest for last year, ...