The Latest Breaking News from South America

New York confirms first case of chikungunya virus. What is it and what are the symptoms?

Chikungunya is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and mostly causes mild symptoms

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

A massive weak spot in Earth's magnetic field is growing, scientists discover

The South Atlantic Anomaly, a huge weak spot in the geomagnetic field off South America, has expanded and sprouted a lobe in the direction of Africa over the past decade.

LiveScience · Oct 14, 2025

Maduro Calls on South America's Indigenous Peoples to Defend Venezuela Against U.S.: 'We Are Indestructible'

The Venezuelan leader also ordered the expansion of Indigenous militia structures across the country, saying they were "ready to fight for the Republic"

Latin Times · Oct 13, 2025

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025

World Governments Summit redefines global relations empowering South America

By fostering cooperation among the Global South, the WGS prioritises sustainable development and innovative transport solutions, aiming to reshape regional dynamics and elevate South America’s influence on the world stage.

Euronews · Oct 6, 2025

By supporting Argentina, the U.S. government hopes to start a domino effect of preventing ‘failed states’ across South America, says Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hails Javier Milei’s Argentina as a “beacon” for South America, backing it with swap lines while ruling out U.S. cash aid.

Fortune · Oct 3, 2025

“The guitar is tragically, but beautifully intertwined with the impact a changing climate has on the livelihoods of people who live in rainforests”: PRS to auction off one-of-a-kind guitar made using woods salvaged from South American hurricane

100% of the proceeds will go to rainforest charity Cool Earth

Guitar World · Oct 1, 2025

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from ‘Mormon’ – a word that has courted controversy for 200 years

Russell M. Nelson, a former heart surgeon and longtime church leader, was 93 years old when he became president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2018. But anyone who assumed that his tenure would be uneventful, due to his advanced years, was quickly proved wrong. Visiting…

The Conversation · Sep 30, 2025

“I have to make the responsible decision – there’s just no way I can sing like this”: Avenged Sevenfold have postponed their 2025 South American tour at the last minute due to M Shadows’ vocal injury

The shows will be rescheduled for January

Metal Hammer · Sep 27, 2025

Untold history: New book reveals tales from the first airship voyage around the world

The project aims to make readers experience the 1929 adventure through the testimony of one of its passengers and images of the golden age of zeppelins.

Euronews · Sep 27, 2025