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The Latin American people are the happiest on the planet
People in 7 of the 10 happiest countries in Latin America, according to a Gallup survey.
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Environment
The world lost forest area by 1,000 football fields per hour
According to figures released by the World Bank, Latin America and the Caribbean region have the largest decline in forest area in the world since 1990 up to now.
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Central America suffered from many natural disasters
The report of the United Nations Commission on Regional Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) announced on March 12 said that the number of natural disaster…
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The Caribbean region is vulnerable to climate and economic problems
On February 10, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and General Director of the United Nations Commission on Regional Economy of Latin America and the Caribbe…
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The UN published a map of Latin American and Caribbean ecosystems
Ecosystem Atlas helps monitor environmental ecological changes to serve sustainable development on Earth.
Environment
Latin America faces natural disasters
As noted by the Brazilian government, landslides occurred continuously on February 3 in Itaipava, in Rio de Janeiro, causing at least nine deaths. The constant rain and…
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Latin America warns of the impact of biofuel production
The leaders of the two Latin American countries warned about the effects of biofuel production on food supply.
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National Library of Chile - Latin America's largest library
One of the largest libraries in Latin America is the Chilean national library.
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Mexico built the tallest building in Latin America
On July 23, Mexico City's capital authorities announced plans to build the tallest building in Latin America, which will start later this year (2007).