World news about “South America” published by euronews.
Venezuela: Chavez supporters mark anniversaryThousands of supporters of President Hugo Chavez celebrate the 10th anniversary of his return to power, following a failed coup in 2002. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia… 14/04/2012
Visiting Brazil’s Iguazu Fall – nocomment Located near the border of Brazil, Paraguay, Iguazu Fall is one of the most famous natural wonders on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 13/03/2012
Peterhansel and Despres celebrate Dakar triumphs Stephane Peterhansel celebrated his 10th Dakar Rally title on Sunday following the two-week race through Argentina, Chile and Peru. The Dakar legend from… 16/01/2012
Deadly forest fires hit Chile – nocomment Forest fires continued to rage in southern Chile, destroying dozens of homes and killing a 75-year-old man as fire fighters struggled to contain the flames. 03/01/2012
Serie A under the spotlight Italian prosecutor Rosario Cantelmo has announced that over 150 matches in Italy, Spain and South America are being investigated for alleged match-fixing… 23/09/2011
Uruguay welcomes home newly crowned championsThousands of screaming Uruguayan fans flooded into the streets of Montevideo on Monday to celebrate their team’s triumph. La Celeste earned bragging rights… 26/07/2011
Forlan and Suarez lead Uruguay to Copa winFormer Manchester United forward Diego Forlán scored twice as Uruguay won the Copa América for a record 15th time, beating Paraguay 3-0 in Buenos Aires on… 25/07/2011
Bomb attacks ahead of summit in ColombiaTwo small bombs have exploded in the historic Colombian city of Cartagena, just hours after US President Barack Obama arrived for a summit there. The… 14/04/2012
Mexico takes stock after major quakeMexico is counting the cost of a major earthquake that damaged buildings and infrastructure but did not cause any fatalities. Eleven people were injured… 21/03/2012
Strong earthquake hits MexicoA major earthquake has hit southwest Mexico. The 7.6 magnitude tremor struck east of Ometepec, near the Pacific Coast resort of Acapulco. Lasting several… 20/03/2012
Cuba calls exclusion from summit ‘unacceptable’Cuba says it is “unacceptable” that it won’t be invited to an upcoming regional summit, amid US objections. The communist island has accused Washington of… 09/03/2012
Shining Path rebel leader captured in Peru jungleThe leader of Peru’s once-powerful Shining Path rebel group has been captured after being shot in a remote jungle. “Comrade Artemio” as he is known was… 13/02/2012
Tanker blast kills 14 in VenezuelaAt least 14 people died in Venezuela when a petrol tanker overturned and exploded on a main road, setting fire to eight cars and a bus. The accident… 30/12/2011
Brazil’s cancer-ill Lula shaves his hairBrazil’s former president Lula da Silva has had his familiar hair and iconic beard shaved off. A photo of his wife shaving the ex-leader has been published… 17/11/2011
Cancer-hit Chavez braves TVVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez has appeared on television for the first time with his head closely shaved. The leader is currently under going chemotherapy… 02/08/2011
Puyehue ash cloud: Buones Aires flights resumeAirports in Buenos Aires have resumed normal operations after being closed by ash from the erupting Puyehue volcano in southern Chile. The ash has swept… 08/06/2011
