South America
Colombia Will Ban All Cosmetic Animal Testing by 2024
Colombia has banned the use of animal testing for cosmetics. The new law takes effect in 2024. The ban prohibits the use of animals for testing cosmetics products and ingredients. It applies to imported or...
60% of Meat-Loving Argentines Are Considering Going Vegan
Last year, a survey conducted by the Institute for the Promotion of Beef discovered that 60 percent of consumers in Argentina are considering going vegan.
A traditional Argentinian diet is meat-heavy; the national dish is...
You Can Now Buy Jeff Bezos’ Favorite Vegan Mayo
Updated June 27, 2019. You can now by Jeff Bezos-backed vegan mayo. Chilean vegan startup NotCo secured a $30 million investment from the office of the Amazon founder. The funding comes by way of the...
Morrissey Urges Meat-Loving Chile to Add Vegan Lunch Options in Schools
British singer Morrissey is urging Chile's public school system to offer vegan lunch options to improve student health and benefit the planet. Chilean magazine AR13 reports that the vegan singer penned a letter to Jaime Tohá, director...
30% of Brazilians are Opting for Vegan Food, New Research Finds
Brazilians are developing a taste for vegan food, according to new research. The country is known for its love of barbecue and animal agriculture, but that seems to be changing, says new data from...
Argentina, the 2nd Largest Beef-Eating Country, Is Going Increasingly Vegan
Updated September 17, 2019 | Argentina has long been famous for its meat-centric cuisine. But in the capital city of Buenos Aires, more individuals are gravitating towards plant-based food. British newspaper the Independent reports that the nation's...
The Majority of Chilean Citizens Oppose Animal Testing, New Poll Reveals
The vast majority of Chilean citizens oppose animal testing for cosmetic purposes, a new poll by Cadem consultancy has revealed. The poll was carried out on behalf of the Humane Society International (HSI) and...
European Meat Consumption Could Be Affecting the Health of South Americans, Says Global Organization
The European meat trade could be impacting the health of South Americans, according to a recent investigation by global campaign organization, Mighty Earth. The aim of the investigation was to discover the effect that soy,...
European Meat Industry Responsible for Much of South American Deforestation, Shows New Investigation
The European meat industry is responsible for much of the deforestation in South America, a new investigation carried out by Mighty Earth has shown. Mighty Earth is a global campaign that works to save the...
5 of the Best Vegan Friendly Hotspots in Santiago de Chile
While it’s true that Argentineans and Chileans love their asado (traditional barbecue), vegan lifestyle is becoming more popular in South America. Unsurprisingly, one of the best South American cities for vegan cuisine is the capital...
Why Being an Environmentalist is Now Literally a Matter of Life or Death
So far in 2017, 117 environmental defenders have been killed. All over the planet, people dedicating their lives to defend and protect the planet are being murdered in order to silence them. Environmental documentary, Cowspiracy...