English

More about this topic

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.

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

No Comment

Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America

Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America

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.

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.

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.

Partner content

How to make ceviche like celebrity chef Richard Sandoval

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Richard Sandoval had a dream: to introduce made-from-scratch Latin American food to the world.

Partner content

International borders blur with Richard Sandovals Mexican-Peruvian recipe

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

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.

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.

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.

Travel News

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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