Parrots rescued from the wildlife trade

Andrea Induni

Latin America

Humane World for Animals Latin America

We don’t just respond to cruelty—we work to end it at the source.

Our Impact

With our dedicated allies, we’re ending the use of animals in research, improving the lives of dogs and cats, protecting wild animals from trafficking and trade, promoting plant-based eating and more.

12 million

plant-based meals are served in Brazilian public schools each year thanks to partnerships with our culinary teams

45

countries have banned cosmetics animal testing—including Brazil, Chile and Mexico

300+

companies have committed to using cage-free eggs

What we are working on

Throughout Central and South America, Humane World for Animals works to end animal cruelty.

A tamandua getting released into the wild

Humane World for Animals

A tamandua was released into the wild by ARCAS.

Stop illegal wildlife trade

Working with partner group ARCAS, Humane World for Animals releases animals back into the wild after rescue from illegal trafficking.

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Holding a puppy in Costa Rica

Sofia Herra

Offer veterinary care

We offer free essential veterinary care to dogs and cats, empowering communities to become more animal-friendly.

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A white mouse

Joseph Zellner

Millions of mice suffer in labs around the world.

End animal testing

We've helped ban the testing of cosmetics on animals in multiple countries across the region and are pushing for animal-free testing of chemicals, drugs and various products in Brazil.

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Plant-based food on a plate in a cafeteria.

Jen Squires

Our chefs help develop, test and perfect plant-based recipes.

Promoting plant-based eating

We're raising awareness of how plant-based eating helps animals, the environment and human health.

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Where we work

Humane World for Animals is working to end cruelty across Latin America. We engage with policymakers, advocates, nonprofits, supporters and companies in Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala Learn more about our work in our regional offices.

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Highlights from our work

Latest News

ARCAS Rescue Center staff and volunteers, supported by Humane World for Animals, release a bird.

Meredith Lee/Humane World For Animals

On Nov. 14, 2025, ARCAS Rescue Center staff and volunteers, supported by Humane World for Animals, releases 34 animals into the Mayan Biosphere Reserve. The animals were rehabilitated at ARCAS after being rescued from illegal trafficking and cruelty situations by government entities. The species includes 16 opossums, 1 coyote, 6 squirrels, 1 hawk, 7 owls, 1 coati, 1 woodpecker, and 1 tamandua.
Mamíferos y aves silvestres regresaron a la selva guatemalteca tras ser rescatados de interacciones negativas con humanos

PETÉN, Guatemala—Un total de 25 mamíferos y 9 aves silvestres, incluidas especies clasificadas como en peligro de extinción o vulnerables a nivel nacional, regresaron a su hogar en la selva maya

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