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Lush green rainforest next to an barren area of former rainforest cleared for agricultural use, Xingu Indigeous Land, Brazil

Brazil’s soy giants clear way for deforestation

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Reports & Analysis

This handout picture released by Ecuador's Environment Ministry shows a giant tortoise looking on from a crate before being released by park rangers on Floreana Island, in the Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador, on February 20, 2026

This handout picture released by Ecuador's Environment Ministry shows a giant tortoise looking on from a crate before being released by park rangers on Floreana Island, in the Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador, on February 20, 2026

Giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island

Giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island

Ecuador released 158 juveniles on Floreana in the first phase of an ambitious rewilding effort.

Chef in Buenos Aires shows creative plant‑based cooking

Chef in Buenos Aires shows creative plant‑based cooking

Argentina's veggie scene in the beef-based Asado culture

Argentina's veggie scene in the beef-based Asado culture

Young Argentinians are eating less meat, and more vegetarian restaurants are stepping up with plant-based alternatives.

Closeup of the face of an old man showing effects of a skin condition, where patches of his dark brown skin have turned white

Closeup of the face of an old man showing effects of a skin condition, where patches of his dark brown skin have turned white

Banana farm pesticides back in focus after sterility ruling

Banana farm pesticides back in focus after sterility ruling

Farm workers poisoned by a pesticide have lost their case in Paris. Farmers worldwide still rely on toxic chemicals.

A night-time shot of a Carnival float depicting Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

A night-time shot of a Carnival float depicting Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Lula-themed Carnival floats spark controversy in Brazil

Lula-themed Carnival floats spark controversy in Brazil

Carnival floats honoring President Lula da Silva have come under fire with critics calling them early electioneering.

Two women hold their dressed-up pet dogs for a photo at the "Blocao" Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14

Two women hold their dressed-up pet dogs for a photo at the "Blocao" Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14

Millions in Brazil celebrate as Rio Carnival begins

Millions in Brazil celebrate as Rio Carnival begins

Over a million people are celebrating Carnival in Rio de Janeiro — often described as the greatest party on Earth.

Ecuadorian politician Maria Fernanda Espinoza talks to DW correspondent Nina Haase.

Ecuadorian politician Maria Fernanda Espinoza talks to DW correspondent Nina Haase.

'UN is irreplaceable' despite crisis: Ecuador's former FM

'UN is irreplaceable' despite crisis: Ecuador's former FM

Maria Fernanda Espinosa: The UN remains the only global, universal platform for humanitarian aid and development.

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A man stuffs a wad of dollar bills into his blazer pocket

A man stuffs a wad of dollar bills into his blazer pocket

Corruption watchdog reports increase in global graft

The US, UK, Canada and Sweden are slipping into decline, according to Transparency International's latest report.

A man fills up his tank at a gas station

A man fills up his tank at a gas station

US oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?

As the US oil on embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel.

Papilloma virus (HPV) Image taken with transmission electron microscopy; purple pink background; yellow green cancer cells in the foreground.

Papilloma virus (HPV) Image taken with transmission electron microscopy; purple pink background; yellow green cancer cells in the foreground.

'Prevent cancer before it starts': New WHO study maps risks

On World Cancer Day, a WHO study suggests that nearly 40% of cases of cancer in 2022 were linked to preventable factors.

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A colorful bouquet of roses seen from above

A colorful bouquet of roses seen from above

Colombia exports roses worldwide for Valentine's Day

Roses from Colombia are grown near Bogota and exported worldwide. But the business also has a dark side.

Close-up of a person holding a Zepbound injection

Close-up of a person holding a Zepbound injection

Fake Ozempic, Zepbound booms despite serious health risks

Demand is so great for weight loss drugs, it's fueling trade in dangerous counterfeit products. What you need to know.

A lioness receives dental treatment from veterinarians of the global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS at the former Zoo Lujan, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A lioness receives dental treatment from veterinarians of the global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS at the former Zoo Lujan, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Stranded animals rescued from abandoned zoo in Argentina

Rescuers hope to move surviving big cats and bears to homes worldwide once their rehabilitation is complete.

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