Colombia Ex-rebel, businessman to compete in Colombia presidential runoff Colombian voters have opted for a dramatic change in presidential politics, choosing a leftist former rebel and an outsider populist businessman to advance to a runoff election in June, amid growing discontent over inequality and rising inflation. 30/05/2022
See Have we been getting Machu Picchu's name wrong all this time? A study looking into the origins of the rediscovery has unearthed a potential error. 23/03/2022
Travel News Moving to Spain could benefit your mental health, new study suggests The Mental State of the World Report reveals the countries with the highest levels of wellbeing. 16/03/2022
Destinations Peru: The surprising destination for a post-lockdown wellness break From the rainbow mountains to the Amazon rainforest, let Peru renew you in 2022. 03/02/2022
Russia Russian diplomat won't rule out military deployment to Latin America A top Russian diplomat refused to rule out a military deployment to Latin America amid US and Russian negotiations over NATO. 13/01/2022
no comment Thousands gather in Paraguay for Virgin of Caacupe Day Thousands of people including pilgrims gather for the Virgin of Caacupe Day in Caacupe, Paraguay, the most important religious celebration of the year in the South American country. 09/12/2021
no comment Venezuela, Chile and Uruguay protest against gender-based violence Women in Caracas, Santiago and Montevideo take to the streets to demand an end to violence against women on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 26/11/2021
Culture news Frida Kahlo portrait smashes auction records at €30.8 million Kahlo's last ever portrait, 'Diego and I', is now the most expensive Latin American art of all time after the sale took place at Sotheby's, New York. 17/11/2021
Destinations Chile is reopening: Here's our guide to the world's longest country From the dry north to the frozen south, Chile’s diverse ecosystems are waiting for you in Chile. 02/11/2021
Destinations Which country makes the best wine in the world? The Zuccardi Valle de Uco winery in Argentina has been selected as the best in the world for the third consecutive year. 01/10/2021
no comment Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America 29/09/2021
Green News Giving Indigenous groups land rights 'vital' to tackling deforestation For International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we look at how their territories contain about one third of all carbon stored in the forests of Latin America and the Caribbean. 09/08/2021
no comment Therapy dogs bring joy to kids at Chile hospital At a children's hospital in Santiago, Chile there is a flurry of excitement over a delegation of special visitors: a four-legged quartet has arrived to offer some reprieve from sickness and pain with their wagging tails and soulful eyes. 05/08/2021
Haiti Haiti faces uncertain future as mourning first lady returns Martine Moise, the wife of assassinated President Jovenel Moise, returned to the Caribbean nation on Saturday following her release from a Miami hospital. 18/07/2021
Taste How to make ceviche like celebrity chef Richard Sandoval Richard Sandoval had a dream: to introduce made-from-scratch Latin American food to the world. 07/06/2021
Taste International borders blur with Richard Sandovals Mexican-Peruvian recipe Award-winning Chef Richard Sandoval was recently in Dubai cooking in his Latino restaurant Toro Toro. This hotspot for Dubai foodies is just one of 45 restaurants around the world owned by Chef Sandoval. 17/05/2021
Mexico At least 23 dead as Mexico City metro overpass collapses onto road At least 23 people were killed and 70 more injured after an overpass in Mexico City's metro collapsed, authorities said. 04/05/2021
Andorra Latin American leaders call for more vaccines at Andorra summit The region has been disproportionately hit by the pandemic, accounting for nearly 30% of the world's COVID-19 deaths. 22/04/2021
People Meet the tourist who stayed behind in Peru to support local women This volunteer decided against returning home from Peru and set up a slow fashion brand with some of the women there. 21/02/2021
Travel News Here’s how Colombians celebrate New Year’s Eve Lots of traditional Columbian customs revolve around expelling negative energy and bringing luck for the year ahead.. 31/12/2020
Argentina Argentina has just legalised abortion - here's why it's big news The vote on Tuesday marked the final hurdle in a long-standing campaign to see abortion legalised in the homeland of Pope Francis. 29/12/2020
world news India, Africa and Latin America newly in the crosshairs of COVID-19 The pressure is easing in Europe but other parts of the world are in the eye of the COVID-19 storm. 12/06/2020
world news South America 'a new epicentre' of Coronavirus pandemic, WHO says Brazil remains the area's worst-affected country with over 21,000 coronavirus-related deaths. 23/05/2020
no comment In Chile, protesters keep marching despite coronavirus One protester explained to the press that they are not afraid that the virus will kill them, because they have a government that is also killing them. 21/03/2020
world news Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns after disputed election The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, confirmed that he resigns from the presidency after almost 14 years in power. 10/11/2019
world news In Mexico, El Chapo’s sons add brash new chapter to crime family In Mexico, El Chapo’s sons add brash new chapter to crime family 23/10/2019
