South America
How Music Saved the Oldest Anglican Church in Chile
Every Sunday, the Anglican cathedral of St. Paul in Valparaíso, Chile, opens its doors at noon to welcome visitors who come to listen to concerts.
Judge Bans 11-Year-Old Rape Victim From Having Abortion
A judge in Brazil has banned abortion for an 11-year-old girl who became pregnant after being raped, prompting widespread outrage.
Wife of Missing WaPo, NYT Freelancer Makes Tearful Plea Over Brazil Search
The Brazilian government has expressed "grave concern" over the disappearance of journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Araújo Pereira.
Interpol Hunt Couple Who Allegedly Snatched Girls to Dodge COVID Vax
A German anti-vax couple said to have kidnapped their daughters to avoid COVID-19 jabs is being hunted by Interpol in Paraguay.
Former Circus Elephants Move to Lush New Sanctuary
A pair of former zoo elephants packed their trunks to move to a lush animal sanctuary after spending their lives in captivity.
Black Moon Solar Eclipse: How and When to Watch Live Online
Saturday's solar eclipse will be the first one of the year and is set to partially block out the sun over parts of South America and Antarctica.
Miley Cyrus Survives Emergency Landing After Plane Struck by Lightning
"Our plane was caught in a major unexpected storm and struck by lighting," Miley Cyrus revealed as she shared video footage from her Paraguay-bound flight.
Snow Lake Lithium Plans Mine Powered by Renewable Energy
Snow Lake Lithium plans to open North America's first hydroelectric-powered lithium mine as a sustainable supply chain solution.
Mountain Lions Are Way More Important to America Than We Thought
The animals are key "brokers" in ecosystems across the western hemisphere and are believed to interact with more species than any other carnivore on Earth.
Ancient Human DNA Found in 'Lice Glue' Left on 2,000-Year-Old Mummies
The research relied on the use of "lice cement," a substance secreted by female lice to attach nits to human hair.
Who Is Gabriel Boric? Chile's 35-year-old Left-Wing New President
Critics said Boric was too young and inexperienced to be leading the country—but he won more votes than any other presidential candidate in Chile's history.
Europe, Americas Lead Globe in New COVID Cases: WHO
The World Health Organization said that with more than 580,000, the U.S. had the largest number of new cases.
Venezuela Changes Currency as Inflation Skyrockets, Price of Dollar Rises
Venezuela removed zeros from the end of its currency for a third time as the country struggles against hyperinflation making its currency nearly worthless.
Panama Official Says Country Seeing Up to 3,000 Migrants Trying to Reach US
Thousands of migrants, mostly Haitians, have travelled from Colombia to Panama as part of their journey to reach the United States.
Dog Runs Onto Field During Soccer Match and Scores Goal
Video footage of the dog's goal has been viewed more than 2 million times on Twitter.
Brazil Coup Fears Rise as Bolsonaro Supporters Flock to Capital
An open letter signed by more than 150 leftwing leaders warned that the rallies could be a prelude to a military coup.
The Origin of the Lambda COVID Variant Explained
The Lambda variant, also known as C.37, was first detected in Peru in August 2020 and has since spread to other countries, many in Latin America.
Here's Where the Lambda COVID Variant is Currently Spreading
First identified in Peru, the Lambda variant has become the dominant strain there and has begun sweeping through South America.
AOC Blames U.S. Climate Policy for Migrants Fleeing Central America
She made the comments in response to Vice President Kamala Harris telling migrants not to cross over the border into the U.S.
Brazil is Taking on the Pandemic With Resolve, and the Facts Show It
The government of Brazil, building on the strength of a dynamic and resilient society, is sparing no resource in its effort to overcome the scourge of COVID-19.
Venezuela Takes Aim at Colombia and Peru
With poverty and corruption endemic, political reform rare and ineffective and the COVID-19 pandemic making matters worse, there is abundant popular discontent for the totalitarians to exploit. Let us hope they fail.
Peruvians Digging Unpermitted Graves as Cemeteries Run Out of Space
The demand for burial space coincides with the country's worst wave of the coronavirus.
'Aunt Pikachu' Triumphs in Chile Election to Draft New Constitution
Voters in Chile elected independents and left-wing candidates to draft a new constitution for the country.
I Flew Almost 2,000 Miles to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
No vaccines should be wasted and oversupply should be used beyond U.S. borders because after all, the pandemic goes beyond personal choice and frontiers.
Racism is Fueling Brazil's COVID-19 Crisis
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's racist and misogynist regime threatens global health security.
Brazil Claims Russian COVID Vaccine Has Cold-Causing Virus Due to Defect
The South American country has banned the import of the vaccine for 30 days.
Woman's Entire Family Dies After She Hides Positive COVID Test
Verónica García Fuentes, 36, from the state of Tachira in Venezuela, fell ill with a fever in mid-December, but kept her diagnosis a secret out of fear.
Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Peak the Same Day As Total Solar Eclipse
The Geminid meteor shower will reach peak activity on the night of December 13-14.
COVID Cases Are Still Rising in These 80 Countries
Fifty countries, including the U.S., were reported to still be "near the peak of their infection curve," according to data compiled by Reuters.
Who Is Luis Arce? Bolivia's Socialist Candidate Picked by Evo Morales
Arce was Bolivia's Minister of Economy and Public Finance during Evo Morales' nearly 14-year presidency.