The Latest Breaking News from South America

At 2nd Inauguration, Noboa Vows To 'Save' Ecuador From Gangs

Daniel Noboa was sworn in Saturday for a second term as Ecuadoran president, promising to "save" his South American country from narco-traffickers allied with foreign criminal gangs.

International Business Times · May 24, 2025

Suriname Poised For Cash Inflow From Newly Discovered Oil

Suriname, South America's smallest country, is preparing for an inflow of cash from a huge offshore oil find, with the president insisting the population will receive a direct share of the wealth.

International Business Times · May 24, 2025

The psychology of climate traps and how to avoid them

Each year, the world loses around 5 million hectares of forest, with 95% of this deforestation occurring in tropical regions. South America is a major hotspot, with Brazil in particular facing severe forest loss — much of it driven by cattle ranching, which accounts for more than 70% of all…

The Conversation · May 21, 2025

Jose ‘Pepe’ Mujica, ex-president of Uruguay, former guerrilla and cannabis reformer, dies aged 89

The one-time guerrilla and later president of Uruguay enacted progressive reforms that carried his reputation well beyond South America

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Nazi War Criminal Who Escaped To South America Worked With Pablo Escobar: Report

Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie helped set up a top cartel in South America and worked with drug lord Pablo Escobar, according to a new report

Latin Times · May 9, 2025

Liverpool star wanted in shock move to South America: report

Liverpool manager Arne Slot could be selling one of his stars halfway around the world

FourFourTwo · May 8, 2025

‘A cemetery of trees’: vast green expanses turned to dust as loggers plunder South America’s Gran Chaco

Jaguars, giant armadillos and ocelots among species threatened by shrinking habitat in one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years.

The Conversation · May 7, 2025

Trump's Tren de Aragua Crackdown Takes a Leaf Out Of South America's Political Playbook

South American countries have used the Tren de Aragua as a political tool to criticize urban insecurity, stigmatize Venezuelan migrants, and justify anti-immigration policies.

Latin Times · May 3, 2025

Chile, Argentina Order Evacuations Over Post-quake Tsunami Threat

Chilean authorities issued a tsunami warning for the country's southernmost region Friday morning and both Chile and Argentina ordered evacuations after a major 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of South America.

International Business Times · May 2, 2025