In the end, of course, it is France's fault, right? But it would be more humble to admit that the French concept of strategic independence has been overlooked in Europe for decades, with countries opting to become military and economic colonies instead. www.economist.com/europe/2026/...

Perhaps a bit excessive?

‘We’re in danger of extinction’: can Bolivia’s ‘water people’ survive a rising tide of salt and migration?

Brutal, vibrant and creative: capturing the soul of Latin America in 100 photographs

Cuba is on the brink. After decades of US sanctions, the island is in its worst state since the collapse of the Soviet Union, with one in four Cubans having left within four years. As the humanitarian toll increases, the threat of state collapse becomes more imminent. Here's my report from Havana.

Argentina is building its largest crude export port on Patagonia’s coast, near a UNESCO marine sanctuary home to whales, penguins & sea lions. Scientists warn spills could devastate wildlife. My report for @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/global-devel... @andreinetto.bsky.social

In the lush mountains of Colombia, farmers and activists are taking on a mining colossus. Our latest @Guardian series investigates how AngloGold Ashanti's Quebradona project is stirring fears of environmental ruin — and why locals are pushing back.

Mining companies are pumping seawater into the driest place on Earth. But has the damage been done?

In Chile’s Atacama – the driest desert on Earth – copper & lithium mining are pushing ecosystems to the brink. Companies like BHP, Albemarle & Zaldívar now pump desalinated seawater inland, but Indigenous communities say the harm is done. 1/5

“We don’t want contact because you are bad” – Uncontacted peoples in the Peruvian Amazon are sounding the alarm as illegal loggers close in on their land. A powerful report by @guardian from deep in the rainforest.

In Minaçu, Brazil — historically home to the Americas’ last asbestos mine — miners are pivoting to something far more vital: rare earth minerals (neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, terbium) used in EV motors, wind turbines & defence tech.

“The lesson of 1933 is – you get out sooner rather than later.” Marci Shore — a professor of fascism at Yale — has moved to Canada, warning that recent U.S. moves by Trump echo early fascist signs. What a chilling reminder that any society can sink if we ignore history.

Historian Galo Ramón revived a 1,000-year-old water system in Ecuador. A hand-drawn 1792 map sparked the restoration of ancient lagoons — now Catacocha thrives, crops flourish and drought-born hope returns. Read more @theguardian.com

Europe is reportedly supplying Israel’s canine unit with attack-trained dogs linked to horrific incidents, including a 3-year-old mauling, a pregnant woman’s miscarriage and over 146 documented attacks in Gaza/the West Bank. Human rights groups urge EU regulation. Full story @theguardian.com

In Colombia’s Chocó region, rising river levels and climate extremes have devastated plantain, cassava and fish populations — and, with them, food security. In Salaquí, hunger soared from 19% to over 36% in just one year. Full story @theguardian.com

“You create a sense of existential fear that social anarchy is spreading, that criminal gangs are taking over. This is the language of authoritarianism all over the world,” said Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a history professor.

Deep in Peru's Andes, a deadly battle over gold is unfolding. As prices soar above $3,000/oz, small miners, major firms, and armed gangs clash in a labyrinth of 450 tunnels. Thirteen security guards were recently tortured and killed, prompting a state of emergency. @theguardian.com

What more needs to be said?

Last year, I had the privilege of interviewing Sebastião Salgado on his 80th birthday. I am truly saddened by his passing today.

"Estamos siendo testigos de un ecocidio." Banco Santander es acusado de financiar una vasta deforestación en el Gran Chaco, vinculada al ganado y al colapso climático.

"We are witnessing ecocide." A new investigation reveals that Santander has financed companies linked to deforestation in the Gran Chaco, South America's second-largest forest, where Indigenous communities and biodiversity are under threat.

Nas favelas do Rio, as memórias de rios e córregos limpos e natureza abundante são uma ferramenta para estimular a resiliência climática de populações desfavorecidas. Uma mostra na favela da Maré demonstra como a memória comunitária pode estimular a justiça ambiental.

In Rio's favelas, memories of clean rivers and croaking frogs are more than nostalgia – they're tools for climate resilience. A new exhibition showcases how community stories can drive environmental justice. @theguardian.com's Southern Frontlines

From the heart of the Amazon to Andean peaks, Latin American communities are leading the charge in clean, community-powered energy. Across the continent, grassroots projects are driving a just energy transition on their own terms.

Blood timber: illegal logging in Colombia's Chocó rainforest is not just an environmental crisis—it's fueling armed conflict and modern slavery. A new Guardian report reveals how uncertified hardwood ends up in Western homes, financing paramilitaries and exploiting workers.

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Colombia’s emerald capital, Muzo, is grappling with the environmental toll of its industry. Mining activities have led to deforestation, water pollution and soil erosion, with a growing call for sustainable practices to protect the environment and ensure the well-being of future generations.

“Last chance for humanity” — Scientists at Union Glacier, Antarctica, warn of a looming tipping point as global heating accelerates glacier melt. The time to act is now.

Am I the only one who finds Blair's claim shocking? He's echoing the oil industry's arguments!

Our cover this week.

Pablo López Alavez, a Mexican environmental defender, has spent over 14 years in prison for a murder he insists he did not commit. The UN has condemned his detention as arbitrary, citing due process violations and suggesting it is retaliation for his activism. @theguardian.com Southern Frontlines

Cañahua, an ancient Andean grain, is making a powerful comeback in Bolivia. Resilient to drought and frost, it’s not just a superfood but a beacon of hope for rural communities facing climate challenges.

Once a thriving ecosystem, Colombia’s Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta is now in peril. Stilt-house communities like Nueva Venecia and Buenavista face dwindling fish stocks, polluted waters, and government inaction. Yet, their spirit endures as they fight to restore their wetlands.

In Honduras, standing up for the environment can be a death sentence. Juan Bautista Silva and his son, Juan Antonio Hernández, were brutally murdered while documenting illegal logging. The Guardian highlights land defenders' deadly risks in the world's most dangerous country for environmentalists.

Silence surrounds the disappearance in Chile of Indigenous grandmother Julia Chuñil. Nearly 5 months ago, the Mapuche land rights defender went out to herd animals in the forest and vanished. What really happened? www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

It will take a very long time to repair the damage Donald Trump has caused Our cover this week

I'm shocked by what's happening in the financial markets as I see the impacts of the turmoil on people's lives. But destroying the post-war global economy is nothing compared to what Trump can do to individual and political freedoms while in office – if he plans to leave the White House in 2029.

“The boss hates trade deficits and his team of willing sycophants came up with a formula, however idiotic, that ticked the box.”

Who would have thought, right?

🇹🇷 Inside Turkey's anti-government riots 🇹🇷 This week's Guardian Weekly magazine, out Friday Reporting from @ruthmichaelson.com Plus: Ed Pilkington on the children of the Black Panthers @zoesqwilliams.bsky.social meets FKA twigs www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ap...

Pour rappel.

The Kremlin supports Marine Le Pen and contests the French’s Justice decision. Who would have thought, right?

By me: who gets to recover after a climate disaster? Hurricanes Otis and John - which hit southern Mexico one year apart - exposed Acapulco’s big divide and left residents scared for their lives as the rainy season approaches www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Procès RN: Marine Le Pen quitte la salle d'audience avant le prononcé de sa peine

🇪🇺 Can Europe go it alone without the US? 🇪🇺 This week's Guardian Weekly magazine, out now www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...

“The fish are dying. The water is black. The stench is unbearable.” A French firm is accused of dumping toxic waste in Colombia’s wetlands, devastating local ecosystems and communities. How did this happen — and who will be held accountable? @theguardian.com Southern Frontlines

Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, the Wampís are taking a stand. Facing down illegal gold miners, this Indigenous guard patrols & protects their lands. Is it a win? @theguardian.com Southern Frontlines

BARRON'S: Turkish Court Jails 7 Journalists After Anti-Erdogan Protests www.barrons.com/news/turkey-... @barrons.com #journalism #photojournalism

Pendant que Tesla perd 40% de sa valeur, le constructeur chinois de voitures électriques BYD, dont l’investisseur américain Warren Buffett est actionnaire, a bondi de +47% depuis le début 2025. La Chine qui gagne, les USA qui perdent. L’inverse du projet de Donald Trump!