The Latest Breaking News from South America

Five African riders named in women's World Cycling Centre team and former pro becomes head coach as UCI builds on Rwanda World Championships legacy

Riders from South America and Asia also among 10-rider roster for 2026 as former pro Valentina Scandolara joins management

Cycling News · Jan 23

EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay

The European Union is ready to implement a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries on a provisional basis

The Independent UK · Jan 23

ICE Let Suspect in $100 Million Brinks Jewelry Heist Exit the U.S., Court Filings Show

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities allowed Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, a suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist self-deport back to South America.

International Business Times · Jan 22

FAA issues 60-day warning for pilots flying over eastern Pacific due to ‘military activities’

Last month, a JetBlue passenger jet bound for New York was forced to take evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision with a US Air Force tanker plane near Venezuela

The Independent UK · Jan 17

"The police and the army were all carrying guns. There was a real edginess to it all." How a "feral" Ozzy Osbourne crowd, an onstage meltdown, and some ill-advised nudity on live TV sparked a police manhunt for a British rock star in South America

"I don't think I'd have enjoyed a stay in a South American prison"

Metal Hammer · Jan 16

Forget tariff wars: The EU and Mercosur build one of the world's biggest free-trade zones

Against tough odds, the European Union and four key South American countries are closer than they've been in 25 years to signing a long-delayed free trade deal

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Arsenal begin talks to sign Brazilian star: report

Arsenal have sounded out a potential star from South America

FourFourTwo · Jan 14

French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament to protest low incomes and EU trade deal

French farmers drive about 350 tractors through Paris to protest low incomes and an EU trade deal with South America

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Thousands of Irish, French farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers in Ireland and France protested Saturday against the European Union's trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, a day after EU states approved the treaty despite opposition from some members.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 10

‘A more convenient dictatorship’: fear and uncertainty in Venezuela after fall of Maduro

US capture of president gave many Venezuelans hope, but a week on, an even more draconian atmosphere pervades

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9