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."
Renewable energy projects in the region increasingly gain funding, though challenges remain, such as balancing cost and stability of supply.
How can Latin America increase food production to meet rising demand? A Miami panel focused on solutions such as agricultural technology and financial inclusion.
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)
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.
Global investments in renewable energy reached record levels last year, though funding for such projects in Latin American remains limited.
