World news about “South America” published by euronews.
Dakar 2013: The race is onCompetitors taking part in the 34th edition of the Dakar Rally set off from Lima in Peru en route to the Chilean capital Santiago. On stage 1 of this year’s… 05/01/2013
Peru fish quest border case The fishermen of Puerto Grau in Peru want access to waters they have long been denied. The Pacific here is rich in resources within 200 nautical miles of… 03/12/2012
Chávez his own favourite Re-elected Venezuelan leader the unshrinking Hugo Chávez just last February was having cancer treatment in Cuba. He claimed to have cleared that hurdle, and… 08/10/2012
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
Peru and Chile’s maritime dispute at the HagueThe International Court of Justice in the Hague has begun hearing arguments from Peru and Chile in a dispute over major areas of sea off their respective… 03/12/2012
Venezuela’s President Chavez celebrates re-electionVenezuela’s President Hugo Chavez has been celebrating his re-election. The founder of self styled Bolivarian socialism, addressed his supporters from the… 08/10/2012
Mixed reactions in Venezuela to Chavez re-electionAs soon as the news of President Hugo Chavez’s re-election came out street parties sprung up across Venezuela’s capital, Caracus. His supporters danced… 08/10/2012
Hugo Chavez wins fourth term in officeJubilant Hugo Chavez supporters waved flags and partied in the streets of Caracas when they heard the result of Venezuela’s presidential election. Socialist… 08/10/2012
Chavez fights to stay Venezuela presidentVenezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is facing the tightest election race since he came to power at the turn of the century. Bidding for a fourth term of six… 07/10/2012
South America backs Ecuador over Assange asylumSouth America is standing side by side with Ecuador over its decision to grant asylum to Julian Assange. Foreign ministers from the Union of South American… 20/08/2012
Large cocaine haul seized off Spain coastSpanish police say they have seized three tons of cocaine aboard a ship off the southwestern coast. The cargo is believed to have come from South America… 15/08/2012
New Paraguay president prompts diplomatic pressureArgentina has withdrawn its ambassador to Paraguay in response to Paraguay’s president being removed from office on Friday. Citing a ‘rupture of democratic… 24/06/2012
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
