'A ray of hope': Forest destruction in Brazil and Colombia has fallen 'dramatically'

Double Disaster in Brazil: 38 Killed in Bus Crash, Plane Carrying 10 Crashes Into Shops | VIDEO

A devastating series of tragedies struck Brazil on Saturday and Sunday, claiming numerous lives. On Saturday, a passenger bus in the state of Minas Gerais collided with a truck, killing 38 people and leaving 13 others injured. The bus, which was traveling from São Paulo, lost control after blowing a tire and burst into flames upon impact. Brazilian President Lula da Silva expressed condolences, vowing full support to the victims' families. Just a day later, a small plane carrying 10 passengers crashed into shops in the popular tourist city of Gramado, in southern Brazil. All 10 people aboard the plane were confirmed dead. The crash triggered a massive fire, sending at least 15 people to the hospital with smoke inhalation. The plane struck a chimney, a second-floor building, and then a furniture store before debris scattered across the area, also hitting a nearby inn. Authorities have vowed to investigate both incidents thoroughly as the country mourns this twin tragedy. #BrazilDisaster #BusCrashBrazil #PlaneCrashGramado #BrazilTragedy #MinasGeraisAccident #BrazilCrash #DoubleDisaster #FatalAccidentBrazil #BusCollision #PlaneCrashNews #GramadoPlaneCrash #LulaCondolences #BrazilianTragedy #FatalCrashInBrazil #BrazilEmergency ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.121~

Colombian Congresswoman Cathy Juvinao Caught Vaping in Parliament During Crucial Healthcare Debate

Colombian Congresswoman Cathy Juvinao has found herself at the center of controversy after being caught vaping inside the parliament during a session discussing important healthcare reforms. The incident, captured on camera, shows Juvinao using a vape pen before quickly realizing the cameras were on her. The video sparked widespread backlash, leading her to apologize on social media. In her apology, Juvinao acknowledged her mistake and vowed not to repeat the behavior. Despite the mixed reactions online, Juvinao remains committed to continuing her work in the House, focusing on the issues that matter most. Watch this video to learn more about the incident and the reactions from the public. #CathyJuvinao #VapingInParliament #ColombiaPolitics #HealthcareDebate #ColombianCongress #PublicApology #VapingControversy #PoliticalScandal #SocialMediaReaction #VapePen #PublicBehavior ~HT.178~GR.124~PR.274~ED.103~

Silencing the guns, not the birds: the EU and Colombia on a mission to make 'Peace with nature'

In this episode of The Road to Green, we travel to Colombia, host of the COP16 conference on biodiversity and Europe's partner in efforts to bring about peace and restore nature.