The new issue of Americas Quarterly examines how Brazil and other countries could one day become “green superpowers” — but first they’ll need to stop deforestation and make it easier to do business.

The region’s cities face dire poverty and unemployment.

The pirarucu could be a global sensation, but challenges stand in the way, write Americas Quarterly's editor-in-chief, managing editor, et al.

A local cooperative is supplying the world with an essential component for glaucoma treatment.

Some producers have reduced gas emissions and taken advantage of misused land.

The market leader gets about 17% of its components from the rainforest.

The Amazon's Black community, one of Brazil’s largest, faces numerous challenges.