The Latest Breaking News from South America

Venezuela, the once-prosperous South American country now scarred by years of economic ruin and political repression, holds elections on July 28, with authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro seeking a third term.

The prolonged economic and political instability in Venezuela has forced millions of Venezuelans to leave over the past decade, quashing many of their dreams and leaving many wondering if they’ll ever return to what was once South America’s most prosperous country

Ten migrants drowned in the Darién Gap tragedy, emphasizing the dangers faced by those seeking passage from South America to Central America.

Deportation flights from Panama for undocumented US-bound migrants who have crossed the lawless Darien jungle from South America are expected to start imminently, a US official said Tuesday.

“Was the steak and wine as good as I’ve heard?” Undeniably the most common question I’m asked when I return from Argentina. And while my answer is – obviously – yes, the question is asked with good reason. The association with beef and steakhouses (parrillas in Spanish) and world-class malbecs…

Study reveals evidence of early human exploitation of large mammals, challenging established timelines in South America.‌ The fossils were discovered in the Pampean region of Argentina.  ‌

A dated Texas ranch is revitalized with striking interior design features and South American midcentury modern classics

South America is home to some of the world's most famous football clubs. Here, a look at the biggest teams from across the continent...

A closer look at some of the biggest legends in South American football who never got their hands on the Copa America...

The presidential residence of Gabriel Boric, the leftist millennial leader of Chile, shares a street in Santiago, the capital, with a homeless shelter that’s now at full capacity

Research suggests contrast in terrain and surface roughness of mountains affects how tornadoes formed