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Uruguay's State Owned Company Announces Small Hydropower Dam
21 May 2013 - 09:44 by Local Press Report
MERCEDES (Hydro World) — State-owned power company Administracion Nacional de Usinas y Transmisiones Electricas (UTE) has announced its plan to develop a 70 MW hydroelectric project on Uruguay's Rio Negro, sources report
Peru's Loreto Region Plans $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Investment
13 May 2013 - 08:25 by Local Press Report
LIMA (Andina) — The sanitary and road infrastructure currently underway and projected in north-eastern Peru’s Loreto region will require an investment of over $1.5 billion USD said Loreto regional president, Ivan
Brazilian Court Halts Military-Backed Dam Assessment
18 Apr 2013 - 09:23 by Local Press Report
SAO PAULO (Mongabay.com) — A federal court in Brazil has suspended the use of military and police personnel during technical research on the controversial São Luíz do Tapajós Dam in the Brazilian Amazon.
Peru Classifies 13 New Protected Areas
10 Apr 2013 - 08:51 by Local Press Report
LIMA (Andina) — The Peru's Ministry of Environment will name thirteen new private conservation areas in five Peruvian regions. One of the new conservation areas is Los Chilchos, which is located in the Amazon
Brazilians Occupy Belo Monte Dam Again
22 Mar 2013 - 09:32 by Local Press Report
BRASILIA (Global Post) — More than 150 fishermen and indigenous people on Thursday began occupying one of four construction sites for Brazil's huge B
Peru: Only 10 Percent of Water in Rural, Jungle Communities Is Fit for Human Consumption
8 Jan 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — Only 10 percent of the water supplied to rural and jungle areas in Peru is fit for human consumption, according to a new report from the Ministry of Environment (MINAM).
Peru Government Keeps State of Emergency in Cajamarca
17 Aug 2012 - 08:48 by Local Press Report
LIMA (The Peruvian Times) — Peru’s government says that conditions are not right in the northern region of Cajamarca to lift a state of emergency that was imposed there in early July, following violent protests against a la
Amazon River, Rainforest Becomes New Seven Wonders of the World
14 Aug 2012 - 08:17 by Local Press Report
LIMA (andina) — The Amazon River & Rainforest will be officially inaugurated as one of the new seven wonders of nature in a festive ceremony to be broadcast live on giant screens around the Amazon region of Lo
Peru's New PM Properly Addressing Conflict: Conga Mining Company
2 Aug 2012 - 08:50 by Local Press Report
LIMA (Nasdaq) — Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA said Wednesday that Peru's new prime minister appears to be taking the right steps to resolve social conflicts in the Andean country. President Ollanta Humal
Chinese Firm to Conduct Feasibility Study of Bolivian Hydropower Plant
30 Jul 2012 - 09:26 by Local Press Report
LA PAZ (Fox News Latino) — Bolivia signed a memorandum of understanding with Hydrochina Corporation that calls for the Chinese state-owned firm to conduct a free feasibility study for the construction of a hydroelectric po
Local Peruvian Community Supports Water Use for Quellaveco Mine
10 Jul 2012 - 08:27 by Local Press Report
LIMA (Reuters) — Global mining firm Anglo American hopes to begin construction on its $3 billion Quellaveco copper project in Peru "as soon as possible," the firm's country manager said on Monday. Anglo Amer
Heavy Rains Cause Floods in Drought-Prone Argentina
22 May 2012 - 14:43 by Local Press Report
BUENOS AIRES (The Argentina Independent) — After months of drouht, heavy rains hitting Argentina have flooded about 700,000 hectares in the province of Buenos Aires.
Peru, Ecuador to Start PuyangoTumbes Project
8 Dec 2010 - 14:35 by Local Press Report
PERU, LIMA (Living in Peru) — The Agriculture Ministries of Peru and Ecuador signed agreements to launch the binational Puyango-Tumbes project. A $79.6 million USD contract was signed with Consorcio Fronterizo — Construccidn
Venezuela Announces $110.2 Million USD in Irrigation Spending
3 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced $110.2 million USD in spending on irrigation and other infrastructure.
Funding is being provided by the Chinese government, according to national news
Colombia Prioritizes Water Projects in Caribbean Region
27 Oct 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Colombia, BOGOTA — The Colombian Environment, Housing and Territorial Development Ministry has prioritized 301 departmental water plan projects for the eight departments of the country's Caribbean
Sedapal to Install 1 Million Water Meters by 2012
13 Oct 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — Sedapal, Peru's state water utility, announced on October 7 its plans to install one million water meters by 2012 in its service areas of the capital city, Lima, and Callao.
Peru, Ecuador Reach Consensus on Joint Basin Management Agreement
22 Sep 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — Peru's national water authority, ANA, and Ecuadorian water regulator Senagua reached a consensus on the final text of an agreement to jointly manage the Zarumilla River.
Storm Drainage System to Be Constructed in Ecuadorian City
31 Aug 2010 - 21:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Ecuador, GUAYAQUIL — The water utility for the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil, Ecapag, signed a $17.6 million USD loan agreement with state
However, this was not enough to prevent the need for cistern Cooperation Agreement Will Regulate Actions at Guarani Aquifer
25 Aug 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Brazil, BRASILIA — B razil, Argentina and Paraguay at the beginning of August signed a cooperation agreement that will regulate activities developed on the Guarani Aquifer.
Mercosur Nations End Summit, Agree to Preserve Guarani Aquifer
4 Aug 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Argentina, SAN JUAN — A framework for preserving the Guarani Aquifer was reached as part of the trade talks taking place in San Juan, Argentina, this week involving the four Mercosur member nations of Argentina,
Andean Glaciers Lost 30-40 Percent of Original Mass Due to Climate Change
23 Jun 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
QUITO, Ecuador — Andean glaciers in Ecuador, the Real 888 branch in Bolivia and the Blanca range in Peru and Colombia have lost from
Rural Peruvians Demand Water Rights
16 Jun 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, CUSCO — The Cusco Irrigation Board together with the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Agrarian Federation (FARCTAC) held protests on June 8 to demand the Peruvian government rebuild the irrigation systems
Mapuche Community to Get New Potable Water Systems
9 Jun 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
CHILE, SANTIAGO (Santiago Times (Chile)) — During a visit to Temuco, in Chile's Araucania region, President Sebastian Pinera announced he was committed to projects aimed at improving living conditions for the country's Mapuche communities.
Funding for Irrigation, Water Projects in Bolivia
28 Apr 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BOLIVIA, LA PAZ — Bolivian President Evo Morales guaranteed $30 million USD to fund irrigation projects in the Cochabamba department.
Morales Promises $20 Million USD for Water and Sanitation Works in District
7 Apr 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BOLIVIA, LA PAZ — Bolivian President Evo Morales promised to spend $20 million USD to fund potable water and sanitation works in Santa Cruz department's populous Plan Tres Mil district.
Sewerage Network Collapses in Ecuadorian City During Heavy Rains
10 Mar 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
QUITO, Ecuador — T he sewerage network in Ecuador's Guayaquil city collapsed after heavy rains and flooding in mid-February
Sewerage Network Collapses in Ecuadorian City During Heavy Rains
10 Mar 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
QUITO, Ecuador — T he sewerage network in Ecuador's Guayaquil city collapsed after heavy rains and flooding in mid-February
Venezuela to Punish Overuse of Water
24 Feb 2010 - 16:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez's administration last week announced plans to begin punishing overuse of water with higher rates
Potable Water and Sanitation Project to Begin in Cochabamba
27 Jan 2010 - 15:43 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BOLIVIA, LA PAZ — A project to improve potable water and sanitation in the southeastern part of Bolivia's Cochabamba city is expected to begin this month.
The project is funded by a $12.4 million
Japanese Agency to Donate $12.4 Million USD for Bolivian Water Works
6 Jan 2010 - 13:06 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BOLIVIA, LA PAZ — The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has ratified a $12.4 million USD donation to Bolivia, to improve water services in the southeastern part of Bolivia's Cochabamba city.
Bolivians Consider Migration to WaterRich Areas
16 Dec 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
BOLIVIA, LA PAZ (BBC) — The Bolivian government is considering moving people from the capital, La Paz, to more water-rich parts of the country as an emergency option if reservoirs and aquifers aren 't able to provide enoug
Peru and Ecuador Create Bi-National Committee to Manage the Zarumilla River Basin
18 Nov 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — Peruvian President Alan Garcia and Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa signed an agreement creating a permanent bi-national committee to manage the Zarumilla river basin, located on the border of
Chavez Calls a Halt on Singing in the Shower
28 Oct 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
CARACAS, Venezuela (The Globe and Mail) — President Hugo Chavez on October 21 urged Venezuelans to stop singing in the shower, and to reduce showers to three minutes, to conserve water. The country is having problems supplying water and
$100 Million USD to Improve Potable Water and Sewage Pipelines in Peru
7 Oct 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — The Peruvian state water and sewage utility, Sedapal, which serves Lima and Callao, will receive $100 million USD
Peruvian Water Utility's Push for High Water Rates Rejected
23 Sep 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — T he recent request by state-owned water and sewage utility for Lima and Callao, Sedapal, to increase water rates was declined by national sanitation authority Sunass.
CAF Lends $100 Million USD for Water, Sewage Projects in Peru's Esmeraldas Province
23 Sep 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — The Andean Development Corporation (CAF) is lending $200 million USD to Ecuador for water and sewage projects, half of which will go toward water and
Peru Municipalities Launching Campaign To Clean Up Drug Related Pollution In Rivers
16 Sep 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — Authorities from municipalities in Peru's Apurimac and Ene River Valleys (VRAE) region are launching a campaign to clean up the rivers, which are effected by pollution created by drug production.
Uruguay, Brazil Discuss Water Issues
26 Aug 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Brazil, BRASILIA — Uruguayan presidential candidate Jose Mujica met earlier this month with Brazilian officials and the Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Lula) in the Brazilian capital to
Proposal of Actions for Sustainable Use of Guarani Aquifer
17 Mar 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Brazil, RIBEIRAO PRETO — Experts from Brazil, together with others from Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, early last week presented a "diagnostic" of the more than one-millionsquare-kilometer Guarani Aquifer.
Bolivian Cities Enact Contingency Plans to Deal with Water Shortages
24 Feb 2009 - 16:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BOLIVIA, LA PAZ — Two of Bolivia's largest cities — La Paz and Cochabamba — released water management contingency plans last week to deal with the increasing shortages of potable water.
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