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Hurricane Ida strengthens on way to Gulf of Mexico

Ida becomes hurricane again in northwest Caribbean

Haiti's new prime minister wins confirmation

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Trucks are stuck on a flooded street in Huimanguillo, Mexico November 7, 2009. According to local authorities, over 200,000 people have been affected and 60,000 acres of crops have been destroyed ...

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Chile: Social and Economic Integration Initiative Benefits Indigenous Mapuche Women

Greater human rights for migrants needed at Athens meeting

Finance ball shifts to US court as climate talks kick off in Barcelona

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What Mexico must do differently on climate change

Climate policy to come only after disaster?

Latin America urges industrialised countries to foot climate change bill

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Forest protection efforts face crime, corruption perils

Climate migration will grow as changes take hold - experts

Guatemala's indigenous groups campaign to legalise their radio stations

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