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SENIOR CORRESPONDENT

Elena Cruz

Senior Correspondent

Based in Bogotá, Colombia

Elena covers climate, environment, and communities across Latin America. Her reporting focuses on the people and innovations shaping a more sustainable and equitable future — from the Amazon basin to the high Andes.

Latest from Elena

A Turning Point for the Amazon

Indigenous Leaders Push for Stronger Protections

How Coastal Communities Are Adapting to Rising Seas

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