Kidnapping of Canadian highlights risk of mining in Colombia
In an Interview with CBC News, AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth discusses the kidnapping of a Canadian businessman by Colombia's National Liberation Army, saying that while the incident will not "kill mining in Colombia by any stretch, it is a reminder that it can be dangerous."
Summary: Financing Renewable Energy in Latin America
Renewable energy projects in the region increasingly gain funding, though challenges remain, such as balancing cost and stability of supply.
Summary - Enhancing Food Security: Technology, Infrastructure, and Cross-Sector Collaborations
How can Latin America increase food production to meet rising demand? A Miami panel focused on solutions such as agricultural technology and financial inclusion.
AQ Documentary: The Relocation of the Rio Rancheria in La Guajira, Colombia
Watch an exclusive AQ documentary looking at how an indigenous community grapples with a mining company's plan to divert a local river. (en español)
AQ Videos: Natural Resource Extraction in Chile, Colombia and Peru
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Watch video clips from mining site visits in Chile and Peru and AQ's exclusive documentary about an initiative by the Cerrejón coal mine in La Guajira, Colombia to relocate a part of the Río Ranchería.