South America

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  • Mother Courage
    People with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations from Colombia describe their difficult journey towards peace.
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  • Towards a green and blue recovery
    A guest column by Gabriel Quijandría Acosta, Environment Minister of Peru
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  • Chain reaction in a crisis
    After a decade of gradual progress in Colombia, the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated social and environmental conflict.
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  • "It really paid off"
    Verónica Nuñez the 24-year-old product designer from Peru completed a German-style course of dual training.
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  • Pioneers from the jungle
    A project in Ecuador proves that excellent coffee can be produced in harmony with nature.
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  • Disappeared, but not forgotten
    In Colombia, more than 80,000 people are believed to be missing. Families want certainty about the fate of their loved ones.
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  • Embracing Peace
    Colombia is beginning to come to terms with its violent past. Young people are seeking pathways to a better future. Germany is supporting the peace process.
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  • Improving knowledge
    Many young people in Central America are unemployed. At the same time, companies can’t find the skilled workers they need. An initiative brings the two sides together. Four views on a success story from Costa Rica.
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  • Revolution in the desert
    How Chile is producing low-cost green electricity and is leading the way in mitigating climate change.
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