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Latin America

Jul 15 2026 | Brooke Haggerty

Faunalytics’ 2026 Mid-Year Review: What We’ve Built For The Movement & What We Have In Store

We’re sharing a mid-year update full of momentum: new global research, the launch of the Faunalytics Lens AI-powered tool, and real evidence that our work is shaping advocacy strategies worldwide. Plus, we give a glimpse of what’s next. READ MORE

Jun 17 2026 | karol orzechowski

Cruelty-Free As An On-Ramp Into The Animal Movement

A recent exploratory study from Te Protejo finds interesting links between cruelty-free ethics and veganism. Our latest blog looks at the longer history of the connection between anti-vivisection and animal advocacy, and calls for more attention to the cause our movement was built on. READ MORE

Apr 7 2026 | Meghann Cant

Europe’s Role In Latin America’s Wildlife Trade

Europe is a major destination for wild animals trafficked from Latin America, largely due to legal loopholes that expose unregulated species to the exotic pet trade. READ MORE

May 14 2025 | Björn Ólafsson

How Latine Animal Advocates Use Research: Insights From AVA LATAM 2024

Ahead of AVA U.S. 2025, we share our insights on Latin American animal advocacy needs gleaned from AVA LATAM 2024. READ MORE

May 14 2025 | Björn Ólafsson

Como ativistas de animais latines usam pesquisas: Insights da AVA LATAM

Diante da AVA U.S. 2025, compartilhamos nossas ideias sobre as necessidades de defesa dos animais na América Latina, obtidas na AVA LATAM 2024. READ MORE

Nov 27 2024 | Brooke Haggerty

In It Together: Lifting Other Advocates Up This Giving Tuesday

In our third annual blog on inequity in charitable giving, the Faunalytics team highlights 10 more organizations to support this giving season. READ MORE