South America

Destinations

First time in Brazil? The must-see cities, beaches and nature

Brazil is gearing up to showcase the best of its unique biomes and ecotourism experiences.

16/11/2024

Culture news

Watch: Paul McCartney plays final Beatles song live for first time

The track ‘Now And Then’ got its live debut during the opening night of Paul McCartney’s 'Got Back' tour in South America. The singer-songwriter will head to Europe in December.

02/10/2024

Bolivia

Bolivian general arrested after failed coup attempt

The South American country already struggling with financial chaos and political deadlock now faces a new crisis.

27/06/2024

Climate

Mexico heatwave made 35 times more likely by climate change

Mexico recorded its hottest ever temperature last week in a heatwave that's claimed at least 125 lives this year.

21/06/2024

Destinations

Brazil’s best spots for nature, adventure and wildlife spotting

Beyond culture and carnivals, Brazil's beautiful natural landscapes are a growing draw for tourists.

17/03/2024

World News

Chile's former president Sebastián Piñera dies in helicopter crash

Serving as president from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022, Piñera led the South American nation during moments of crisis

06/02/2024

Nature

Scientists discover four new octopus species in Costa Rica’s deep sea

A research expedition has been exploring hydrothermal springs teeming with life off Costa Rica's Pacific coast.

16/01/2024

Republic of Ecuador

Ecuador deems drug gangs 'terrorist groups' after live TV attack

The country has been plunged into chaos after its most notorious gang leader and drug lord, Adolfo Macías, escaped from prison on Sunday.

10/01/2024

Travel News

Peru is launching a digital nomad visa

Want to move to Peru? Its new digital nomad visa gives plenty of time to explore its natural wonders.

01/12/2023

Italy

Italian priest to be extradited to Argentina on charges of murder

Argentina's military junta ruled with notorious brutality from 1976 to 1983, killing, torturing and disappearing thousands of people.

16/10/2023

Climate

Winter heatwaves in South America driven by human emissions

If global warming reaches 2°C, similar heatwaves are predicted to happen every five or six years, a new study warns.

11/10/2023

Climate

Deadly, humid heat could creep into US Midwest and Australia

1.5 billion people could face deadly humid heat each year under a 3°C global temperature rise, a new study shows.

10/10/2023

Argentina

Don't cry for Milei, Argentina: Peso plunges after populist's triumph

Populist Javier Milei won the Presidential primary poll in Argentina, triggering turmoil in financial markets.

21/08/2023

Climate

Chile suffers ‘extraordinary’ 37C winter heatwave

Winter heatwaves could become ‘more and more normal’, climatologists say, as temperatures soar 15C above average.

08/08/2023

Brazil

Two-day Amazon summit set to focus on climate change and human rights

Eight South American countries are meeting in Brazil to thrash out co-ordinated policies for the Amazon basin.

08/08/2023

Europe News

War in Ukraine set to haunt EU summit with Latin American countries

Brussels sees the region as crucial to reducing its dependency on China for critical raw materials.

14/07/2023

Culture news

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos team up to protect Amazon rainforest

The Oscar-winning actor and the Amazon founder want to support the Brazilian government's efforts to protect the flora and fauna and safeguard indigenous peoples.

05/07/2023

Travel News

Canada is extending visa-free travel to 13 new countries

Canada's government says it wants to make travelling to the country easier, faster and cheaper.

07/06/2023

Destinations

Digital nomads: This may be one of the easiest new visas to apply for

Famous for steak and unspoiled beaches, this South American destination has big advantages for tech workers.

23/05/2023

Travel News

Two European tourists caught taking nude photos in Machu Picchu

Peru increased surveillance at the UNESCO World Heritage site back in 2014 as streaking became a trend.

05/05/2023