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Mining Arc threatens majestic lands of Southern Venezuela

For decades, one of the greatest socio-ecological tragedies in Latin America has been developing in Venezuela. At AIDA, we’re working to raise awareness of the issue. 

Victories

Six advances for Latin America’s reefs in 2018

In 2018, we joined people and organizations around the world in celebrating the International Year of the Reef. 

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10 environmental successes from Latin America in 2018

This year was characterized by triumphs such as the creation of legal protections and the establishment of policies favorable to the environment and human rights in the region. 

Why we’re working for climate justice in Latin America

What motivates us to fight climate change is our awareness of the huge problem we’re facing, and our steadfast determination—We know we can’t give up.

Leydy Pech, the guardian of the bees

The expansion of soy cultivation in Leydy’s town—in the Mexican State of Campeche—is killing large areas of tropical forest and indiscriminately spreading toxic pesticides through the land and water.

20 Years of Victories

Open Letter to States and Development Financiers

Over 200 groups call upon governments and development banks to respect human rights and safeguard defenders. 

The first time fracking was discussed before the Inter-American Commission

This moment was a small, but vital, step forward, and there are ears willing to listen. We'll continue doing everything in our power to protect the communities that are affected by fracking.