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A girl pumps water in Belize. / Credit: Photo Stock

By Diego Cevallos

Water Transnationals Backing Off

Private investment in water management is on the decline in Latin America because of the high political and financial risks, say experts.

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Valuable trees in the Amazon. / Credit: Photo Stock

By Mario Osava

Private Role in the Amazon Triggers Doubts

Thirteen million hectares of tropical forest in Brazil will be concessioned to private firms, according to a new law. Analysts fear it could accelerate the destruction of the Amazon forest.

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