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Thursday, 30 July 2026
BRAZIL: Government boosts funding for climate resilience initiatives
On 29 July Brazil’s government led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that it will invest R$1.3bn (US$254m) in projects aimed at mitigating the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Thursday, 30 July 2026
PANAMA: Environmentalists reject audit of controversial mine
On 29 July a Panamanian environmental NGO, Centro de Incidencia Ambiental (Ciam), rejected the findings of a final audit on Cobre Panamá, a massive mine which was closed in late 2023 following major unrest over a new contract.
Thursday, 30 July 2026
MEXICO: Fuel theft crackdown continues
On 29 July Mexico’s federal attorney general’s office (FGR) announced the dismantling of two criminal cells dedicated to fuel theft in Estado de México (Edomex).
Thursday, 30 July 2026
PARAGUAY/BRAZIL: Tensions grow over Triple Alliance War
On 29 July Paraguay’s congress formally rejected declarations made by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva five days earlier concerning the War of the Triple Alliance fought by Paraguay against Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay from 1864-1870.
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