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Emblematic species like the Magellanic penguin are at risk.
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By Marcela Valente

Alarm Sounded for Patagonian Seas

A new report warns that excessive fishing threatens penguins and whales in the South Atlantic. But local experts disagree about the degree of danger for the marine ecosystem and its fauna.

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By Gustavo González

Sanction Reopens Debate over Piracy in Chile

The United States has chastised Chile for failing to protect patents, especially for pharmaceuticals. The European Union also has its eye on the South American nation for possible violations.

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