The Latest Breaking News from South America

10 National Birds With Shocking Hidden Meanings

Every country has a flag. Every nation has a history. But some countries chose something far more alive to represent their spirit birds. From giant eagles soaring through mountains to colorful peacocks dancing in rain, national birds are not selected randomly. They carry stories of courage, freedom, beauty, survival, and…

Times Pets · May 24

How scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away

An elderly British man had arrived at a private hospital in Johannesburg seriously ill, but health workers weren’t sure of the underlying cause

The Independent UK · May 23

Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous size

In the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South America. With a clever ambush hunting style, these serpents lie in wait, optimizing their energy usage for maximum effectiveness. Notably, female anacondas boast impressive sizes compared to males,…

The Economic Times · May 20

France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses

France’s Pasteur Institute has fully sequenced the Andes virus found in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship

The Independent UK · May 16

Finning International Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Finning International (TSE:FTT) reported what management described as its strongest first-quarter adjusted earnings per share, as product support growth and a record backlog helped offset lower mining equipment deliveries in South America. On the company’s Q1 2026 investor call, President and CEO K

MarketBeat · May 16

10 countries with highest anaconda population in the world: From Brazil to French Guiana

Anacondas rarely appear far from water. Their range follows flooded plains, swamp forests, slow rivers, and heavy tropical wetlands spread across northern and central South America. The snakes are difficult to track properly because they spend long periods hidden beneath muddy water or thick vegetation, so population estimates shift from…

The Times of India · May 15

A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Talk of a “super El Niño” developing in 2026 is gaining momentum, with concerns rising that this climate pattern could bring extreme rainfall, heat, drought and destructive flooding around the world.

The Conversation · May 14

French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on an artificial lung as total cases grow to 11

A French woman is critically ill with hantavirus, requiring an artificial lung, as the cruise ship outbreak reaches 11 cases and three deaths. Health officials are investigating the virus's origin in South America, with Argentina dispatching experts. Returning passengers are advised to quarantine for 42 days.

The Economic Times · May 13

Exploring the 9 longest rivers in the world, from the Nile to the Congo

Rivers, nature's vital arteries, shape landscapes and history. From the Nile's ancient reign to the Amazon's immense volume, these waterways are crucial. China's Yangtze, North America's Missouri-Mississippi, Siberia's Yenisey, and the Yellow River, cradle of civilization, highlight their global significance. Russia's Ob-Irtysh, South America's Rio de la Plata, and the…

The Times of India · May 12

Hantavirus Was Already in the U.S. Before the M/V Hondius Passengers Arrived: It Killed Gene Hackman's Wife

WHO officials identified the current strain involved as Andes virus, a variant found in South America that differs from the strain linked to Arakawa's death in New Mexico in 2025

Latin Times · May 11