Traditional loans in this case means access to funds with low interest (alternative being loan sharks) to start a small business.

It has helped many people achieve financial independence

It’s Ben Shaprio in a trench coat

I think you misinterpret. The US has never supported or allowed democratically elected governments in South America.

Indigenous people taking over their natural resources?

USA: not on my watch

Not directly no, but a majority of the deforestation is due to cattle ranchers who export beef to the US.

Ending deforestation in the Amazon threatens the American way of life,v and reduces American’s freedom to consume beef

>Sounds like a move in the right direction

You think the US is just going to sit back and let it happen?

Edit: Wow, so many downvotes. When was the last time the US supported democratically elected South American governments who nationalize or stop exploitation of their national resources