The Latest Breaking News from South America

An annular eclipse, sometimes known as a “ring of fire” eclipse, is taking place on October 2. It will be visible from Argentina and Chile, while a partial eclipse will be seen in parts of the Pacific, other parts of South America and from Antarctica.

A species of moth has been discovered inside a home in Wales, thousands of miles from its native habitat.

Researchers identify Amaga pseudobama, a worm resembling Obama nungara, sparking concerns of invasion in multiple states.‌

In the Peruvian town of Chancay, located around 100 kilometres north of the capital Lima, construction is currently underway on a "mega port", intended to be South America's largest hub for the transport of goods. China is Peru's largest trading partner and the main investor in the project, which is…

The Amazon rainforest has lost an area about the size of Germany and France combined to deforestation in four decades, fueling drought and record wildfires across South America, experts said Monday.

Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventure

Almost 200 environmental activists were murdered last year, with the toll especially heavy in South America, according to rights group Global Witness.

Human Rights Watch report highlights challenges faced by Haitian and Venezuelan migrants in South America, urging Latin American governments to enhance pro...

Country awash with teenage pregnancies to launch new school curriculum on sex – but is it worse than none at all?