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Scientists created TropiCam-AI to identify animals living in tropical rainforest canopies, filling a major gap in wildlife monitoring technology. The tool recognizes 84 types of tree-dwelling mammals and birds across Latin America.
Chile just switched on Latin America's longest-lasting battery system, storing desert sunshine to power homes through the night. The Victor Jara plant proves renewable energy can work around the clock.
The European Union just pledged over $5.8 billion to help Mexico build its renewable energy infrastructure, marking one of the largest international clean energy partnerships in Latin America. The European Investment Bank kicked off the collaboration with a $174 million loan and partnership with Mexico's energy ministry this week.
Chile just launched Latin America's longest-duration energy storage system in the Atacama Desert, capable of powering 200 megawatts for 6.5 hours. The $500 million project turns the driest desert on Earth into a renewable energy powerhouse.
Chile is transforming an existing solar farm into a powerhouse clean energy hub by adding one of Latin America's largest battery systems. The upgrade will let the country store sunshine and deliver power exactly when people need it most.
Paraguay is opening its doors to large-scale solar power for the first time, marking a major shift for a country that has relied almost entirely on hydroelectric dams. This historic tender could transform how the landlocked South American nation powers its future.
A mid-sized city in São Paulo state is outpacing Brazil's tech scene with over 200 innovative companies, giants like Embraer and Volkswagen, and a patent rate five times the national average. São Carlos earned the official title "National Capital of Technology" by building something special: a thriving ecosystem where universities, industry, and startups work side by side.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced he will slash his monthly salary in half, bringing it down to about $1,750, as part of efforts to address weeks of anti-government demonstrations. While protesters continue demanding his resignation, the gesture highlights a leader willing to take personal financial hits during economic turbulence.
A Chilean manufacturer has developed advanced electrical conductors that prevent fires and toxic gas releases in battery storage systems. The innovation addresses one of the biggest safety challenges as renewable energy expands across Latin America.
Leaders from Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador are pioneering new housing models that blend public support with private investment to build climate-smart cities. Their approach could reshape how cities worldwide tackle affordable housing.
A Spanish botanist is teaching cities worldwide how to install vertical gardens that slash building temperatures, filter pollution, and grow three times faster than traditional parks. Latin American cities already have hundreds while Europe lags behind.
Costa Rica ranked sixth worldwide for immigrant happiness and leads Latin America in well-being, despite placing 44th overall among 82 countries for immigration destinations. The country's strong healthcare, environmental protection, and community focus continue drawing people seeking quality of life over higher salaries.
A 22-year-old qualifier from Peru just ended his country's longest tennis drought, becoming the first Peruvian to win an ATP singles title in nearly two decades. Ignacio Buse's stunning victory in Hamburg makes him Peru's highest-ranked men's player ever.
The European Union and Mexico just strengthened their 20-year partnership with a revamped trade agreement that opens new markets and reduces dependency on superpowers. The deal brings hope for economic stability as both sides choose cooperation over uncertainty.
BTG Pactual, one of Latin America's largest financial institutions, just secured $1.2 billion dedicated entirely to planting trees and restoring forests. The massive investment marks one of the biggest private sector commitments to reforestation in the region's history.
Nearly 7,000 fewer families in Mexico lost loved ones to violence in 2025, marking the country's sharpest single-year improvement in safety in at least a decade. A new peace index shows the homicide rate fell by almost a quarter as security strategies focused on intelligence and coordination began showing measurable results.
After 339 years of male leadership, one of Argentina's most prestigious schools will welcome its first female director. Both candidates in the historic election are accomplished teachers breaking barriers at an institution that once barred women entirely.
Brazil just opened Latin America's only particle accelerator-based health research complex, a game-changing facility that could transform how the region develops medicines and medical technology. The Arandus Complex marks a major leap toward healthcare independence for South America's largest nation.
A Brazilian college built from the ground up just cracked a global innovation ranking, becoming the only Brazilian institution on the list and the highest-ranked in all of Latin America. Inteli is proving that project-based learning can put emerging economies on the world stage. #
Every single one of the world's 10 most walkable cities is in Europe, according to a new ranking based on nearly half a million traveler reviews. Rome claimed the crown, while Asian and Latin American cities are quickly climbing the global list.
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