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Columbus Day: What is celebrated on 12 October in Latin America?

While Spain, Italy and the United States celebrate the day Christopher Columbus landed on the American continent in 1492, some Latin American countries have opted to venerate their indigenous cultures instead of their colonisers.

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Tango World Cup in Buenos Aires.

Two Argentinean couples became champions of the Tango World Cup on Saturday in Buenos Aires.

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Chile looks for way forward after rejecting new constitution

Chileans have overwhelmingly rejected a new progressive constitution to replace its dictatorship-era charter.

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The popular saint San La Muerte, worshipped in Argentina

Thousands of people paid tribute to San La Muerte, one of Argentina's most beloved and controversial pagan saints.

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Culture news

Is Eurovision coming to Latin America?

Latin Americans are amongst the highest viewers in non-participating nations, are they about to get their own contest?

World News

In pictures: Europe wildfires, earthquake in Asia and Oslo shooting

Floods in Bangladesh, artistic swimming competition in Budapest and protesters demonstrating against the repeal of Roe vs Wade in the US all made this week's headlines.

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Good News: Novel kidney transplant technique and Nemo’s Highway

Find out about the huge trial that could see the working week reduced to four days, and how four Latin American countries are protecting migrating sea creatures. Another week, another five great stories to cheer up the weekend. #GoodNews

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Migrants caravan continues its journey to the US border

A caravan of 4,000 to 5,000 migrants crossed southern Mexico on Tuesday in search of a visa to enter the United States.

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.

Culture news

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Art

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.

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.

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.

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Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America

Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America

Earth 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.