Question 1

In 2024, which South American country experienced its worst drought in at least 60 years, leading to significant blackouts and impacting presidential approval ratings?

Accepted Answer

Ecuador

Question 2

Which South American nation saw a significant increase in forest fires in 2024, with the Cerrado region experiencing a 221% rise in burned areas compared to the previous year, contributing to biodiversity loss and compromised hydrological cycles?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 3

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela lost its last glacier, Humboldt, in 2024. Which other South American glacier was declared extinct in the same year?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B

Question 4

In 2025, what trend has been observed regarding the political landscape in several South American countries, moving from left-wing governments towards conservative and right-wing forces?

Accepted Answer

A significant rightward shift

Question 5

Which South American country, facing a severe water crisis in 2024, is also grappling with concerns from local communities regarding the environmental and social impacts of increased lithium production?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Question 6

According to reports covering 2024 and projections for 2025, which region within South America has seen a record increase in primary rainforest loss, largely driven by drought-fueled wildfires and land grabbing?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon and Gran Chaco regions

Question 7

In 2024, which Latin American country's presidential election victory was deemed unconstitutional by many observers, despite the incumbent president claiming a sweeping electoral victory?

Accepted Answer

El Salvador

Question 8

What significant international agreement, initially scheduled for mid-December 2025, was postponed to January, impacting Latin American exporters due to stricter EU controls on imported food products?

Accepted Answer

The European Union and Mercosur agreement

Question 9

Which South American nation has been actively negotiating its entry into NATO in 2025, a move viewed by some as a potential threat to regional security?

Accepted Answer

Colombia

Question 10

In 2024, unprecedented floods devastated which Brazilian state, marking the nation's most severe climate-related disaster?

Accepted Answer

Rio Grande do Sul

Question 11

Which South American country is projected by ECLAC and IMF to be among the fastest-growing economies in 2025, alongside the Dominican Republic and Paraguay?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Question 12

The 2025 Lancet Countdown Latin America report highlighted escalating impacts of climate change. What was the estimated total of significant out-of-pocket economic losses in 2024 due to extreme climate events in the region, a sum largely uninsured?

Accepted Answer

Nearly $19.2 billion

Question 13

In 2025, which South American country's political landscape saw a shift to the right with the victory of far-right candidate José Antonio Kast, marking its most significant rightward move since the end of the Pinochet dictatorship?

Accepted Answer

Chile

Question 14

What phenomenon, amplified by social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, has been central to youth-led protests in Argentina in 2024 and 2025, particularly concerning public education?

Accepted Answer

Digital organization and hashtag activism

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