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ONGs detectan en Ecuador 3 asesinatos y 449 amenazas a defensores de derechos ONGs detectan en Ecuador 3 asesinatos y 449 amenazas a defensores de derechos QUITO (Sputnik) — La Alianza por los Derechos Humanos de Ecuador dijo que detectó 449 amenazas a personas defensoras de derechos humanos, colectivos y de la... 16.06.2021, Sputnik Mundo 2021-06-16T00:02+0000 /html/head/meta[@name='og:description']/@content https://cdnmundo1.img.sputniknews.com/img/106484/19/1064841923_0:192:2048:1344_1920x0_80_0_0_b6534b0d06372e6c2078177eac86934c.jpg "Ante la necesidad urgente de contar con un sistema i...

ACLED Regional Overview – South America (17-23 April 2021) Format Last week in South America, demonstrations erupted in Chile for access to pension funds amid the economic crisis. In Colombia, attacks against indigenous communities intensified, and armed clashes between dissidents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and military forces continued. In Venezuela, protests continued to be held demanding better access to vaccinations against the coronavirus. In Argentina, oil and gas production declines and fuel shortages have worsened due to prolonged roadblocks by healthcare w...

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Is carbon neutrality the new green beauty frontier? Everything you need to know Regan Cameron When it comes to environmentally friendly beauty, there are a wealth of terms to try to understand – from ‘green’ and ‘clean’ to ‘plastic-free’. Now, ‘carbon neutral’ is the eco buzzword making waves. Carbon neutrality is a concept that aims to ensure our products have less of an impact on the planet, by focusing on how to minimise and counteract carbon emissions. But is ‘carbon neutral’ really a ...

Two bestselling authors in one go: Fair Fight founder Stacey Abrams (left) will be in conversation with celebrated sci-fi/fantasy novelist N. K. Jemisin at SXSW Online this March. (Photo Credits: Abrams photo courtesy of Fair Fight. Jemisin photo courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.) The Venn diagram sweet spot of people who are going to fangirl over voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams and sci-fi/fantasy author N. K. Jemisin is – I suspect – very large. I’m in the overlap. You’re in it, too, right? SXSW is definitely in it. The multidisci...

France contributes to protection of Amazon stronghold, Yasuní National Park by Vincent Ricci on 27 January 2021 France and Ecuador have announced a plan to curb deforestation in famed Amazonian national park, Yasuní, while promoting its improved administration. Peru, Colombia and Brazil are expected to see similar agreements with France as part of President Emmanuel Macron’s growing environmental initiatives in the region. The contentious EU-Mercosur trade agreement is still up for ratification, but EU members appear to be split over weak environmental regulation. France has rolled out a...