Cartels in Mexico have discovered that using undocumented laborers to cultivate marijuana plantations helps them avoid detection and arrest. By monitoring plantations in forested areas along the border, especially in California, cartel members working in areas such as Los Angeles, Sinaloa, and Tijuana are able to evade capture. According to Univision Noticias, many undocumented individuals are promised future jobs as farmers and are then taken to drug plantations. Others are threatened or intimidated to work. Some report being forced to work at gunpoint. Because workers are undocumented, it is unlikely they would contact authorities for fear of deportation. Read Article
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The chances of this the phenomenon of El Niño in the central Pacific are 65%, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA for its acronym in English). The news disturbed those living in Porto Viejo and Manta in Manabi. They are the most populous counties with 223 086 inhabitants and 221 122 respectively […]
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laopinion.com.mx reported: According to the study Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) of the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), 73.2% of the municipalities in Mexico are vulnerable to climate disasters by lack of infrastructure, information, poverty and marginalization. Those considered as “very vulnerable” are concentrated in Veracruz, Mexico State, Oaxaca, Puebla and Colima. However, 33 municipalities are […]
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The chance for the climate phenomenon “El Niño”, come to our shores in October are up to 60%. This was announced today by the President of the Republic, Rafael Correa Delgado, during Link Sabatino No. 280 from the city of Babahoyo, Los Rios. In the event, Correa said working together with local governments in prevention, […]
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Reform reports that sea water on the beaches of Veracruz, Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de Banderas and Compostela records this holiday season elevated levels of contamination. The contamination exceeded that threshold in the 10 beaches monitored in Veracruz, in 5 of Acapulco, in the 2 de Compostela, in 1 of 2 in Zihuatanejo, on […]
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Members of the national drug control force in the Dominican Republic discovered a marijuana plantation in the midst of the J. Armando Bermúdez National Park. According to the National Directorate of Drug Control website, 120 plants were found at the site, which is located in Santiago Rodriguez. Other plants were in the germination process. Those […]
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The Belo Monte Dam project along the Xingu River had its preliminary plans drawn under Brazil’s military dictatorship and was a highly controversial environmental project from the onset. However, construction of the dam has continued despite its serious backlash, mainly due to the influence of Brazil’s developing economy. But the indigenous population along the Xingu […]
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65% increased chance of this El Niño in the central Pacific, as global models such as NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, for its acronym in English), which confirmed yesterday Edwin Pinto, head of department Marine Science Institute Oceanographic of the Navy. The event will be presented at coast of Ecuador in late 2012 and […]
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The Ministry of Environment (Minam) recommended Tuesday to regional governments adopt preventive measures to mitigate the effects of a possible El Niño according to the locations identified as vulnerable to hazards associated with this event. Neyra Fernando Palomino, head of the Bureau of Land Management of Minam, said the agency that directs recently released technical […]
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The National Guard in Venezuela seized 820 kilograms of high-purity cocaine in the south of the Apure state. The drugs were located on the banks of a creek, Entera Gente reports. The creek flows into the Meta River. Officials discovered the drugs in 23 bundles hidden in high tree branches. The drugs were transported to […]
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Officials in Bolivia have confirmed the seizure of approximately 6,000 board feet of illegal timber in Cobija. The operation took place in Bella Flor, where officials found the undocumented timber that was to be sent to an unknown destination. No arrests were made. The illegal shipment contained several different types of wood. Read Article
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26 people in Brazil were accused of involvement in an illegal mining scheme. According to Globo.com, the mining activity took place in the indigenous Yanomami reserve. Seven of the accused individuals have not yet been found, but the search is ongoing. Five planes believed to transport miners to the site were seized during the operation. […]
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Risk Management Secretariat denies earthquake and tsunami rumors in Ecuador / hrough a press release, the National Risk Management (SNGR) just a few minutes to dispel rumors circulating via email and social networks on the occurrence of an earthquake and tsunami in the country. The e-mail reads: “the International Red Cross and the World Meteorological […]
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Mexico: Hurricane Emily has placed Colima, Michoacan and Jalisco under Alert On July 9th, Hurricane Emilia has placed Colima, Michoacan and Jalisco under alert since it increased 2 levels on the Saffir-Simpson scale with winds of 195 miles per hour. The hurricane was located 930 kilometers from Manzanillo, and Colima, but it is traveling from […]
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The Ecuadorian authorities yesterday arrested German citizen Dirk Bender, who allegedly tried to smuggle from the Galapagos land iguanas Conoluphus four subcristatus, a species considered “vulnerable”, said today the Galapagos National Park (DNPG). For this reason a criminal judge in the Galapagos ordered the preventive detention of Bender. German tourist’s arrest occurred Sunday at the […]
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Ayacucho. In the second meeting of the Municipal Environmental Commission (CAM), attended by a total of onces provinces and four districts, it was decided that the main problem affecting the Ayacucho village is borne pollution from mining. The pollution primarily by the river, this essentially by waste from the production of drugs, as well as […]
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The Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources in the Misiones province of Argentina, along with a team of mobile forest inspectors, discovered two trucks carrying illegal timber. The trucks were discovered in San Vicente and were carrying the timber without approved documentation. According to Agencia Hoy, the wood was transported to police headquarters in San […]
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Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos said yesterday that the volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted on Saturday at 5:40 in the morning and taken 1,710 people, 1,125 of Tolima and Caldas 585. He stressed that no affected but warned the “lack of social discipline” and “lack of communication Volcanological Center.” Read Article
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Colombia evacuated people from communities close to the Nevado del Ruiz volcano after an eruption on Saturday that spewed smoke and ash from its crater, bringing back memories of avalanches that in 1985 buried tens of thousands under rocks. Read Article
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said Tuesday that “there are possibilities” of forming a new episode of “El Niño” between July and September, the intensity can not be known until at least August. The WMO said that since that ended in April episode of “The Girl” that began in mid-2011 “have prevailed neutral conditions” without […]
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The United Nations (UN) reports that illicit crops in Colombia cover 64,000 hectares, an increase of 2,000 from the 2010 figure. Previously, the number had been declining, with 80,000 in 2007 and 62,000 in 2010, El Imparcial reports. However, the trend seems to be reversing and illicit crops are once again on the rise. According […]
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Mayeli Fienco, in charge of Machalilla Tour operator says that the crisis is slowing the arrival of tourists from these countries in relation to previous years. Therefore, many operators, owners of hotels and restaurants and even canoeists believe we need to improve the quality of service for those who come recommended by their friends. The […]
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On June 13th authorities reported an oil spill in Zumpango, State of Mexico. The fuel was leaking through fuel hoses passing through agricultural fields. The hoses were not stopped for four continued hours. Students from a school 400 meters away were evacuated away from the polluted zone. Read Article
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In the last four months, the population affected by the lack of water and food, rose from 35 thousand to 55 thousand in a total of 750 thousand Durango communities, places where malnutrition also increased by 400 percent and children enter adults. This was announced by the director of the State DIF in Durango, Marco […]
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Strong snowfalls over the past few days forced the evacuation of 20 people from Ushuaia, a town on the island Tierra del Fuego. According to La Voz, last night the people were evacuated from the Dos Banderas neighbourhood, located in the mountain area of Ushuaia. The measure was determined after a joint operation of staff […]
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At least 10 citizens of Acolman, Mexico presented signs of intoxication due to a gas leak of toxic substances in the municipality located in the state of Mexico. The Environment Secretariat of Mexico requested the closure of the waste collection center where they found at least 300 tons of debris such as tar, burnt oil […]
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The Official Tourism Guide specializing in high mountain nosy Dueñas Bustos, Ausangate mountain while climbing the more than 6 000 m in the imperial city accompanied by two Spanish tourists, for purposes of an avalanche of snow and ice by the Spanish tourist died Miguel Angelo , being saved by a miracle the wife of […]
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According to reports Ecuavisa user of social networks, calling for a halt to work, they consider serious environmental impact, but the Ministry of industry indicates that it is technically done. The Ministry of Public Works, through Panavial company, is in charge of construction. Read Article
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On the morning of May 29 was made an overflight of the volcano and took advantage Reventador small windows to watch the clouds part, the activity of the volcano. In short, what was observed was intense fumarolic activity in the dome and lava flows that were issued to the northern flank of the volcano. Intense […]
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Except, as even a glance around the harbour of Puerto Ayora, the main town on the island of Santa Cruz, will show you, it’s no longer pristine. A filmy slick of oil shines on the surface of the water where hundreds of boats wait to receive the next intake of tourists. And beyond is a […]
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The infantry brigade of the army in Ecuador discovered 1,047 sticks of dynamite, 533 detonation capsules, 1,250 meters of fuses, and 450 pounds of aluminum nitrate. 245 of the dynamite sticks are thought to originate in Bolivia. They were discovered in the Chuquiribamba parish, as well as the Chaguarpamba county in Ecuador, La Hora reports. […]
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Warn increased drought associated diseases appearing in Mexico The Health Ministry reported yesterday Sinaloa a case of cholera in the area of Jesus Maria, so health officials analyze the water quality in wells and river tributaries Humaya. Several Mexican states now affected by drought warnings and recommendations issued after registering an increase in diseases related […]
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Five thousand board feet of Shihuahuaco timber were found in a clandestine mill along the Fernando Belaúnde Terry highway in the Puerto Inca province of Peru, Diario Correo reports. Commissioner Victor Leon Garcia said officials arrived at the mill and found the timber covered with black drapings. The total value of the timber is estimated […]
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A study by the Ecuadorian Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC) as a result left in this city there are few green spaces that can take advantage of the population. The results of the study show that there are 2.08 meters square basin per capita, “which means a shortage of green spaces in the city,” […]
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In a span of 20 weeks of this year in the country have registered 17 people died from dengue, in addition to 8 399 cases, 140 of those with severe dengue (hemorrhagic). Reported so far the Ministry of Public Health. Until last week the death toll from the disease in Ecuador was thirteen, but that […]
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The mission of Unesco , consisting of five experts who evaluated the preservation and conservation of the archaeological park of Machu Picchu , suggested Thursday that emergency measures are in place in the buffer zone of the sanctuary and the people known as Aguas Calientes . Nuria Sanz, head for Latin America and the Caribbean […]
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The storm of rain and wind that affects the central and southern Chile on Saturday has left one dead, nearly 2,000 people homeless and 337,000 without power in their homes, officials said. Speaking to the press, the president of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, lamented the death of a woman because of the storm and said the […]
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Red Alert on the hurricane “Bud” is deactivated On May 26th the unit of Civil protection accompanied by the fire department informed citizens about the deactivation of the Red alert on hurricane “Bud”. Hurricane “Bud” was downgraded to a tropical Storm. Its winds were approximately 55 kilometers per hour with a dissipation process of 10 […]
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Oaxaca’s Seismic system alert fails due to electric malfunctioning On Friday May 5th the seismic alert system (SASO) in Oaxaca stopped operating due to an electric malfunctioning. The system has not yet being repaired because unionized employees took over the State Institute of Civil Protection offices. Read Article
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Over 8,000 Cubans have been evacuated from the central province of Sancti Spírtus. While the country has been hit hard by rains, the central provinces have been impacted the hardest. Heavy rains, floods, landslides, and lack of communications are severe. Read Article
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The Navy Department reported that the hurricane “Bud” has intensified its level to a category two, traveling towards the southwest of Manzanillo, Colima. The impact of “Bud” will be for the states of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco causing heavy rains and winds over 120 kilometers. Read Article
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In Brazil, water levels on one of the Amazon’s main rivers are rising dangerously fast. Some of the worst flooding in decades has forced many families from their homes. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo visits Careiro da Varzea, one of the worst hit areas in the northern Amazonas state. Read Article
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Following the discovery of a lionfish in Tubará jurisdiction of the Regional Autonomous Corporation of the Atlantic (CRA) reported that it was reissued a warning to all coastal municipalities of the department. Read Article
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In the face of a looming national energy crisis, Chile’s President Sebastián Piñera is pushing to diversify his country’s energy matrix, though technical limitations and ongoing environmental protests look to derail his administration’s plans. The government released a National Energy Strategy report February 28 outlining how Chile would meet its growing power needs over the […]
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Two vessels seized in Colombia carrying 71 tons of illegal timber The Colombian Navy intercepted two vessels carrying a combined amount of 71 tons of illegal timber on May 22, 2012, according to Radio Santa Fe. The ships were stopped in the Buenaventura Bay and are thought to have been travelling toward Satinga, Nariño. The […]
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Mexico: Water pollution decreases fishing activity in Tuxpan During the last five years the fishing activity in Tuxpan has decreased greatly as a result of water pollution. Several companies dump toxic their wastes into the Tampamacho lagoon, causing the death of numerous fish species. Fish production used to rage approximately a ton per week, today […]
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Exporters in Peru and importers in the United States and around the world are currently timber from the Peruvian Amazon. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes through sheer negligence, each of the actors and agencies involved in this system are working as gears in a well-oiled machine that is ransacking Peru’s forests and undermining the livelihoods and rights […]
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A study of the League of Environmental Defense (LIDEMA) identifies a number of impacts and threats to the environment and biodiversity Bolivian border areas and even in protected areas of immense value. The greatest threat area is the border with Brazil, due to the construction of megaprojects, intensive farming and agribusiness, to poaching and deforestation […]
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Mexico: Fire in Zacatecas takes over paint storage and distribution center On May 20th at around 5 pm a fire expanded over a paint storage and distribution center, located 100 meters from a gas station in Zacatecas. Firefighters had difficulties controlling the fire because of the volatile substances that fed the flames which reached up […]
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Meteorite lands in Puebla On May 18TH, there was a minor fire report caused by a meteorite that landed between Llagostera and Palo Hueytamalco located in Puebla. The meteorite landed at about 10 pm and did not cause any material or personal damages to residents. Read Article
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Workers block a plant in José León Suárez CEAMSE The measure, which takes place from this morning, threatening garbage collection in the City of Buenos Aires. This morning the group of protesters had cut cut Camino del Buen Ayre between Pan and Route 8, but were forced to clear the path for the infantry action. […]
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Mexico: chemical spill leads authorities to evacuate maquiladora in Juarez On May 15th a chemical spill forced the evacuation of maquiladora personnel in the Capcom fabric located in the city of Juarez. According to authorities a magnesium container spilled over causing chemical combustion at approximately at 1:30 pm. Read Article
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An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude on the Richter scale woke the people of Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna at 05:00 pm yesterday. The earthquake alerted people who left their homes before the threat of possible aftershocks. In addition, coincided with a sudden cut of electricity. Classes in schools and universities were suspended. Also recorded six minor […]
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The South West Corridor operation failed the test of fire yesterday. Instead of facilitating the movement of people, generated a traffic chaos in the area of the tunnels and discomfort in those who decided to use the bus type, hoping the trip would take 50 minutes from the terminal Quitumbe to Miraflores. The unit 38 […]
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The Tungurahua volcano since Saturday saw another increase in seismic activity and ash columns emanated, according to the Geophysical Institute (GI) of the National Polytechnic School. A report by the Institute realizes five explosions “moderately sized” from about 3:20 on the last Saturday. Also reported a slight drop of black ash in the area of […]
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Specialists of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) are calling on the population in this hot weather and rains take precautions to prevent the spread of malaria infection that may jeopardize the lives of the sick person. According to a press release, malaria, epidemiologist Joel Navarrete said Espinosa, Medical Programs Coordinator of the Coordination of […]
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The activity of Popocatepetl volcano has remained high during the last 24 hours, so the alert remains in Phase 3 Yellow, reported the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred). In his report at 11:00 hours, explained that there was limited visibility from the south of the volcano, where there was a plume of water vapor, […]
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Unless you change the volcanic alert to red on the day or in the hours before the Electoral Institute of Mexico State (IEEM) will specify the relocation of boxes in the Popocatepetl area to safeguard the right of citizens to vote . Among the areas of risk for volcanic alert, the IEEM includes the municipalities […]
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An increase of up to 5 ° in the Pacific ocean surface temperature has altered the marine ecosystem in northern Peru. According to Environment and Health authorities of that country, that would be the cause for the death of about 5,000 pelicans starvation (lack of food). These birds feed on fish such as anchovy, which […]
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With a total of 15 exhalations and two periods of harmonic tremor and spasmodic, the Popocatepetl volcano has maintained high levels of activity during the last 24 hours. Read Article
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Peruvian health officials alerted the public and recommended to stop eating fish and avoid visiting the beaches. Nearly a thousand dolphins found dead in recent weeks, with more than fifteen hundred birds, pelicans and boobies. The causes are still unknown. Peruvian health authorities fired warning sirens and recommended that people avoid beaches and stop eating […]
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Chilean Government announced its intention to expand the Salas y Gómez marine reserve and to create a smaller reserve in Hanga Roa Bay – the harbor right off the main town and capital of historic Easter Island. This new marine conservation plan for Easter Island is set to be established by the end of the […]
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Mexico: Three active fires in Sonora The Sonora Department of Civil Protection reported three fires in the state of Sonora Mexico. The most recent fire report was on May 9th at 9:50am in the border of Sonora and Arizona. Read Article
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Cordoba, Veracruz – The Municipal Civil Protection coordinator, Carlos Mendoza Aguilar, issued a warning for the invasion of at least 300 families to a protected ecological area by the State Government, located on the hill of the Territorial Reserve. The state official said the site is unsuitable for housing because it is an area of […]
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The Chilean courts began today a lawsuit against eight people, including Patrick Rosende exsubsecretario Interior and former director of the National Emergency Office, Carmen Fernandez for the failed tsunami warning that the February 27, 2010 caused 156 deaths and 25 missing . The Seventh Court of Guarantee of Santiago opened a formal indictment (charging) of […]
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A fire occurred this afternoon in the streets between Ximena Luis Urdaneta and Riobamba, in downtown Guayaquil, has been controlled, the Fire Department reported. The movement has been restricted in the area surrounding the fire. Transit Commission (CTE) called for street use Baquerizo Moreno to move toward the north. At the moment there is a […]
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The National Civil Defense Institute (INDECI) warned of the presence of anomalous waves of light intensity on the coast of Lima and Callao until Thursday 3 May, and recommended to the authorities and population to take preventive measures. In announcing the notice oceanographic formulated by the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation of the Navy of […]
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According to official figures, about 25% of Peru’s population does not access water service through the public network, a situation that, in practice, affecting 60% of the population living in rural areas, communicates the Ombudsman. Read Article
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From 59 seconds to 23:59 local time on Saturday shall comply with the clocks to make way for a four-month season. Chile began its new winter schedule with the delay of an hour clockwise, allowing energy savings in the country. According to the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy, from 59 seconds to 23:59 […]
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Mexico: Closure of polluted beaches in Tijuana The Health ministry of Baja California reported the closure of the beaches in Tijuana due to sewage spill and rain water that poured down the beaches in Tijuana. Polluted water could be dangerous since it contains infectious microorganisms that could cause minor illnesses such as skin irritation ear […]
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Mexico: Dangerous radiation levels reported in Mexico The Atmosphere Monitoring System in Mexico City (Simat) reports there is a high solar radiation in the valley of Mexico. The ultraviolet rays range between 11 and 12 UV. The recommendations for citizens are to wear light colored long-sleeved shirts and applying sunscreen constantly. Read Article
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The Central Bank of Ecuador reported that the country received more foreign investment in 2011. According to figures from being admitted $ 568 million in foreign direct investment, mainly in mining, which is the largest amount in three years. teleSUR
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One million households with water service and sewage of the Province, in charge of Water Bonaerenses (ABSA) will receive invoices with 100% increase from June 1. This is established in a decree signed by Governor Daniel Scioli and becomes effective on publication in the Official Gazette. Involves the dwellings with metered and unmetered water supply, […]
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Mexico City. Two of the most important environmental areas of the country, the National Wetlands wetlands, mangroves covering territory of Nayarit and Sinaloa, and the Cabo Pulmo reef park are at risk from tourism mega authorization by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), experts say. Given the environmental importance of the two sites, […]
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The affected area includes the department of Boqueron with 3,485 families, 1,543 families with Alto Paraguay and Presidente Hayes, with 8,626 families. To date were distributed resources of the SEN, 7610 food kits. In the area of General Diaz, also delivered 20 packets of herb, 3 bags of rice of 50 kilos each, 2 bags […]
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80 municipalities in the department of Boyacá are on high alert due to heavy rains that occur in the last days and left in the country, about 29 March fatalities to date.As reported by the governor of Boyaca, Juan Carlos Granados , Moniquirá populations and San Miguel de Sema are most affected by floods and […]
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The authorities have declared a yellow alert phase 3, which corresponds to “explosive activity intermediate to high, possible expulsion of magma and ash rain notorious”, and in these elections have been quick to implement preventive measures. Including distribution of masks and bottles of water, the deployment of security forces and mobile health care units, the […]
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30% of the palms and banana grown in Quintana Roo to Belize frontier is affected by the red mite. The problem is worrisome because the plants dry out quickly and limits its growth. President of the State Committee of Plant Protection, Sergio Morteo Crisanto said the view detracts from Chetumal Bay Boulevard over the months […]
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The Popocatepetl volcano remains moderate exhalations but the alert remains. The Popocatepetl volcano in central Mexico, on Wednesday presented a decrease in the exhalations of steam and ash that are alarming to evict more than 28,000 people, authorities said. Although the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) for Mexico reported in the last hours only […]
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Last Friday night, a vapor release at least 300 meters high at the Poás Volcano, in the northwestern province of Alajuela, deposited a large quantity of ashes and rocks in the southeastern sector of the volcano’s crater. National Seismological Network (RSN) experts on Monday visited the crater to collect water samples from the volcano’s lagoon […]
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Honduras is a tropical country with more than 70% of its population living at risk of beinginfected with either Plasmodium vivax or Plasmodium falciparum. Laboratory diagnosis is avery important factor for adequate treatment and management of malaria. In Honduras,malaria is diagnosed by both, microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests and to date, no molecularmethods have been […]
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You can decide to boycott the Copenhagen Accord — but that comes at a price. For Bolivia, that’s $3 million; for Ecuador, it’s $2.5 million. Bolivia emerged as one of the most vociferous critics of the U.S.- brokered climate deal last December, arguing that the political deal aimed at establishing a global trading system for […]
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Santo Domingo.- A group formed by judges, representatives of the Justice Ministry, the United States Government and various institutions nationwide started training on Monday, to bolster their ability to investigate and prosecute crimes against flora and fauna species in danger of extinction. Read Article
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Mexico: Alerts on the Popocateptl Volcano increase to phase 3 According to the Governor of Toluca Mexico, Eruviel Avila, the evacuation routes have been prepared and are ready ever since the Popovateptl volcano ‘s alert increased from Phase 2 to Phase 3. This Thursday the governor would conduct a tour of the area and will […]
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Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City had one of its largest eruptions this year yesterday 16 April. An explosion produced an ash plume rising 2 km and caused ash fall, up to 7 cm thick, in over 30 communities near the volcano. Strong incandescence can be seen at night from the summit, suggesting that fresh magma […]
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The system was implemented last August in a camp in Cerrillos, with great success. Now it will be implemented in 19 Latin American countries. The device, which was designed at the Center for Advanced Innovation Viña del Mar, is used since last August at Camp San Jose Cerrillos, which has more than 137,000 liters sanitized, […]
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Chile – Minister of Public Works, Laurence Golborne, gave an assessment of the water situation in the country, which said that the north is the one that still has major problems in terms of low river flow, as the reservoirs have a deficit of 48.7% compared with the historical average. However, the government guaranteed drinking […]
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A preliminary report of the National Volcano Observatory reports a new phreatic eruption in the lake of Rincón de la Vieja volcano, today at 2 pm. The statement said the neighbors Olman and Oscar Alvarado informed the OVSICORI a strong boom and a phreatic eruption that spewed water and sediments to the north side of […]
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S flight delays in several operating in the Eldorado airport recorded this Saturday afternoon because of “an electric shock from a storm fell on the northern runway,” reports Aerocivil.For that reason, the airport was closed for a few minutes, led to delays and inconvenience to passengers. Read Article
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One dead, 61 people left on Saturday hit an avalanche in the neighborhood Diana Turbay, south of Bogota, which rises to 13 people died in events surrounding the first rainy season of the year in Colombia, which began last March 15. The Social Integration Secretariat of Bogota, said the victim is a man of 27 […]
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Morrope. – On Friday, 300 dolphins were found dead on the beaches of the districts of San Jose Mórrope and Lambayeque, and with them a lot of seals and fish, which presumably died of a rare epidemic caused by pollution Tues The newspaper Perú21 published today, the opinion of Stefan Austermühle, director of the NGO […]
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After eight hours of meetings between the Fire Department, Fund for Prevention and Emergency Response (FOPAE), Water and Sewerage Company of Bogotá (EAAB) and the Secretariat of Government, District Administration declared the orange alert in the city as a result of rains in recent days. Read Article
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The government secretary Jorge Rojas encargad said the orange alert was declared by the possible overflow of the river channel Bogota and Cundinamarca, mediad added that this was taken as a preventive measure and is made within the framework of the protocols have been established, and consist in having the enlistment of all district institutions […]
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The Banking Board on Thursday issued the resolution that sets the rates authorized for renovation and / or affiliation of credit cards for the second quarter. The document establishes the maximum values for the plastic money, ranging from $ 2 to the basic cards, up to $ 250, which is the ceiling for the type […]
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Pelequén neighbors continue to protest and demand sludge plant closure. Lasted until dawn the block more than 40 miles on Route 5 South by taking the road that materialized Pelequén neighbors to protest the installation of a solid waste treatment that affects their quality of life. After this afternoon’s neighbors continued blocking the main route […]
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The Ecuadorian volcano Tungurahua, located in the Andes, has high activity and ash ejected affecting populations around, said the Geophysical Institute (IG) of the University of Quito. “The activity of the Tungurahua volcano showed a slight increase from the previous days,” said an IG report released to the media. Furthermore, explained that there were several […]
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BRAZIL, the saying used to go, is the land of the future — and always will be. But when Brazil’s president, Dilma Rousseff, visits the White House next week, she will come as the leader of a country whose future has arrived. With huge new offshore oil discoveries and foreign investment flooding in, Brazil’s economy, […]
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The Amazon of Peru, which occupies more than half the country has begun to attract the interest of transnational corporations. These large companies buy carbon credits for huge tracts of land. However, some communities that they have been deceived. Several British companies have come there to buy the rights to their forests or carbon credits, […]
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) will begin tomorrow, Monday, fumigation and pest control of about 150 homes in the areas affected by landslides falling in Chosica , to prevent disease. The head of the Directorate General of Health (DISA) IV-Lima Este, Pablo Cespedes to Andina news agency reported that these prevention efforts will be made […]
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Honduras lost their last fiscal year, 3.000 billion and 15,000 jobs by not approving the Mining Act, upheld the President of the National Association of Mineworkers (Anamin), Santos Gabino Carbajal. Gold mining in the country increased 16.7 percent during the previous year. Currently, the country exported $ 300 million, only three companies have been operating […]
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