"My mind immediately went to, how far are we from the embankment if something actually happens?" mom Anna Haakenson told ...

Did you know you can actually swim in the Amazon River? In Ecuador you can! In this video, Travel + Leisure guides you on an ...

The US and Ecuador announced a joint military effort targeting drug trafficking and organized crime. These are the affected ...

It’s the longest river in the world, full of unique creatures, weaving and winding 3,700 miles across lush rainforests and three countries. The vital Amazon River is a lifeline for flora and fauna ...

Journey deep into the rainforest for an unforgettable four-day adventure. In this video, learn about the 15-hour trip to the lodge, the sounds of the jungle, and why the local insects are just a small ...

Ecuador has announced the creation of a new biological corridor designed to connect the eastern ranges of the Andes with the Amazon Rainforest, part of a larger initiative to strengthen ecological ...

Brazil has scrapped a controversial plan to open major Amazon rivers to dredging and heavy cargo traffic after weeks of protests led by Indigenous groups. The decision follows sustained demonstrations ...

Brazil bet big on a mega river dam using old data, but climate change is leaving its massive turbines high and dry.

For generations, the word safari conjured images of dusty Land Rovers bouncing across the Serengeti in search of lions and elephants. But new species of plants and animals are discovered in the Amazon ...

Local river defenders force U-turn by occupying grain terminal operated by one of US powerhouses of world trade “A victory for life.” That was the triumphal message from Indigenous campaigners in the ...

The Brazilian government has been forced to revoke Decree 12600, following more than a month of protests by local indigenous communities in the city of Santarém, Pará — a state in northern Brazil ...