Venezuela faces energy crisis and introduces two-day week for public employees
Due to the worst drought in 40 years, Venezuela is facing energy shortages. The government has announced the public sector staff will work only two days a week.
Ecuador earthquake death toll rises to 525. Crowdfunding for help stepped up
Deaths caused by the earthquake that hit Ecuador on the 16th of April continue rising, reaching 525. Relief efforts, including crowdfunding initiatives, have been stepped up.
Brazil, the lower house has voted to impeach Dilma Rousseff
The lower house has voted to send Dilma Roussef’s impeachment case to the Senate. She said her opponents are plotting a coup.
Ecuador, deadly earthquake kills 272 and wounds thousands
Ecuador was hit by a catastrophic earthquake on the evening of Saturday the 16th of April, causing enormous damage in six provinces.
Energy in Brazil. The country with the most renewable energy in the world
Brazil continues diversifying its energy matrix and remains one of the most interesting countries in terms of investment in renewables, deforestation goals and emissions reduction targets.
Brazil, Dilma Rousseff may face impeachment
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is accused of manipulating the government budget. The lower house impeachment vote is expected on Sunday.
On the Trails of the Glaciers arrives at Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
On the Trails of the Glaciers reaches Argentina. Ventura’s photographs compare glaciers’ current conditions with those prior to the rise in global temperatures.
What are the Panama Papers, which reveal tax havens’ secrets
A historic investigation has revealed the Panama Papers, documents that show how the world’s wealthiest and most powerful use tax havens.
Up to 80% of Peruvian Nahua tribe poisoned by mercury
The survival of inhabitants of the Peruvian Amazon is at risk. The vast majority of the Nahua tribe presents symptoms of mercury poisoning.
Dindim the penguin returns to the man who saved his life. Each and every summer
Joao Pereira de Souza ha salvato questo pinguino nel 2011. Da quel momento Dindim torna ogni anno a passare l’estate dal pescatore. Cosa dimostra questa storia?