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By Mario Osava

Amazon Forest - Destruction and Hope
Annual tropical wood harvests have decreased by two million cubic meters, but illegal logging extends into the heart of the Amazon, according to a new report to which Tierramérica had access.
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Credit: Mauricio Ramos
By Humberto Márquez

The Tuna Dispute - Environmentalism or Trade Protectionism?
Imports of Latin American tuna continue to face a ban in the United States, which claims that its strict rules are to protect dolphins. But the region's fishing industry charges that it is an undue barrier to free trade.
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By Stephen Leahy

Bottles Versus Faucets
The bottled water business leads to privatization of water utilities, say water rights activists. But the industry counters that bottled water is safe and environmentally friendly.

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In this section, Tierramérica shares letters from our readers. If you'd like to send us your comments, please write to: cartas@tierramerica.org.

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Colombian Indians protest free trade treaty... Alarm sounds for Guatemalan forest fires... Mexican youths receive environmental training... Promoting sustainable fishing in South America... Peru foments small investments in reforestation...
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