LABERINTO, Peru, April 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A s gold prices surge, so has illegal mining in South America, ...

Extending my reservation at Andean Wings Sotupa Eco Lodge by a weekend as a result of the injury I'd received 48 hours ...

They were intrigued by the stories, captivated by the pictures, and slowly but surely, they started taking the plunge. The ...

Rare drone footage reveals a hidden world of uncontacted tribes, living in isolation far from modern civilization. These ...

They’re doing this work very bravely, without any support.” For the people defending human rights and the environment in ...

South America, with its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich history, has long been a top destination for ...

The large leaves of the aguaje, a tropical palm tree that grows in the peatlands and other seasonal wetland areas in tropical ...

One unusual characteristic of Latin American nations is their proclivity to adopt new constitutions that reflect periodic ...

Seeing the north coast of Peru for the first time, you would be hard-pressed to believe it's one of the driest deserts in the ...

Researchers believe they have identified a network of spies to help combat illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon ...

Mercury pollution in the Amazon is caused by gold mining. Discover how tree core samples identify the concentration and ...

Parts of the region receive less than an inch of rain in an entire year. Yet, water and greenery are everywhere. This is the nation’s agro-industrial heartland, and, thanks to irrigation canals, ...