South America
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.
Tarantula Filmed Eating Bird in Horrifying Video
The spider is believed to be a pink toe tarantula, a species found in South America.
Trump Claims Mexican City Has Worst Coronavirus Outbreak in 'South America'
The president wrongly claimed the Mexican border town of Tijuana was in "South America."
Remembering the AMIA Bombing: Why It Matters 26 Years Later
Argentina still has real work to do to reach out to its Jewish community and right its past wrongs.
Latinos Are Warming up to Trump
Many politicos are befuddled as to how Latinos could possibly support the president. It's actually fairly simple.
Prehistoric Great White Shark Nursery Discovered in Chile
The site was discovered by chance by scientists studying fossilized shark and ray teeth at three locations in South America.
Company Creates Cardboard Hospital Bed That Also Serves as a Coffin
The beds, which can hold up to 330 pounds and cost just $85, were designed and created with the help of a nearby clinic.
Brazil Records Highest Daily Coronavirus Deaths in the Southern Hemisphere
The country's daily death toll could potentially surpass 800 by May 11, according to the latest virus projection model by the Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team.
Spike in Big Cat Poaching During Coronavirus Lockdown in Colombia
"With their neighbors inside, some hunters are spending quarantine targeting jaguars, pumas and ocelots," Esteban Payán from Panthera told Newsweek.
Chile Counts Coronavirus Deaths Among Total Recovered, Health Minister Says
Chile joins Brazil and Peru among the worst-hit countries in South America, having reported over 7,500 cases as of Tuesday.
Biggest Turtle to Ever Walk the Earth Was Hunted by 40 Foot Crocodiles
The turtle shell found in Colombia's Tatacoa Desert was found to be eight feet long.
Pablo Escobar's Hippos Are Thriving in Colombia and Harming Local Ecosystem
The drug lord imported four hippos into the country, which were housed in his private zoo.
Parasitic Wasps That Take Control of Their Spider Victims Discovered
Wasps belonging to the genus Acrotaphus are notable for their size as well as their striking coloration.
Research Suggests Columbus' Tales of Cannibals May Have Been True
Biological evidence suggests the Carib were indeed present in the Bahamas when Columbus arrived. Researchers say it lends more support to his claims of cannibalism.
Warm 'Blob' of Hot Water Bigger Than Texas Heading Towards South America
Sunny skies, high pressures and gentle winds have triggered a marine heatwave in the South Pacific currently heading towards South America.
The Amazon Has Reached a Tipping Point Where It Has Begun to Self-Destruct
"The precious Amazon is teetering on the edge of functional destruction and, with it, so are we," the editors of a leading scientific journal wrote.
Starry Night Harlequin Toad Rediscovered After Being Lost to Science
Eighty of the 96 known harlequin toad species are considered endangered, critically endangered or extinct in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List.
Macri Leaving Presidency In Argentina After Escalating Economic Crisis
"The crisis has deep roots, but President Macri mismanaged the response, exacerbating poverty and hunger," Dr. Jennifer Pribble of the University of Richmond told Newsweek.
Ancient Burial of Infants With 'Helmets' Made From Skulls of Children Found
"As far as we know, this is the only example of this practice anywhere in the world," said Sara Juengst from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
Over 140 New Nazca Lines—Including Strange Humanoids—Discovered in Peru
Researchers have used AI to locate and identify 142 new geoglyphs in Nazca, Peru.
Ancient Inca City Located 13,000 Feet High in Peruvian Andes Revealed
The settlement lies at an altitude around 5,000 feet higher than the famous Inca site of Machu Picchu.
Chile Police Officers Accused of Sexual and Physical Abuse During Ongoing Protests
Multiple Chile police officers have been accused of sexual assault, physical abuse and attempting to shoot at students during Chile's protests, which have entered their third week.
Amazon Rainforest Is Drying Out Due to Human Activities, Scientists Say
The Amazon rainforest is important to the global climate because of its role in storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide.
Lost City Discovered High Up in Remote Colombian Mountains
Archaeologists uncovered the ancient city using a revolutionary imaging technology known as LiDAR, which essentially lets you "see through" vegetation.
Passengers Stop Subway Train From Hitting Woman Who Fell on the Tracks
The train operator said the woman's narrow escape was "miraculous" after she came within metres of her death.
More Than 10,000-Year-Old Shell From Prehistoric Armadillo Found
The latest discovery comes four years after a similar find in the same region of Argentina.
Incas Built Machu Picchu Over Tectonic Faults on Purpose
The majestic Incan citadel is located around 8,000 feet above sea level atop a narrow mountain ridge in a remote section of the Andes.
How Much Oxygen Does the Amazon Rain Forest Provide?
"There are many many reasons to be concerned…but a risk to the world's oxygen supply is not one of them," Allison Mills from Michigan Technological University told Newsweek.