News of south america

How drug smugglers infiltrated a global shipping giant

24-12-2022 09:40 As MSC grew into a dominant force in global trade, it also became a prime drug-trafficking conduit for Balkan gangs.

The golden age of cocaine is happening right now

22-12-2022 14:09 Global fallout from Colombia's cocaine boom is showing up everywhere from the warehouses of Antwerp to coup plots in West Africa, bringing violence, corruption and big profits.

Latin America is slipping out of the US orbit

14-11-2022 06:37 Must the US kiss Latin America goodbye? To woo back the region, the Biden administration needs to offer it a better deal than China’s.

Jail term to a third term – the story of Lula's historic comeback

02-11-2022 22:00 Books, love and diehard support helped Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva survive jail and take back Brazil’s Presidency. But he inherits a changed country, and the challenges still ahead are daunting.

Lula's leftist triumph: Is this Latin America's second 'pink tide'?

31-10-2022 08:28 From Mexico in the north to Chile in the south, Latin America's constantly see-sawing political map once again resembles that of the early 2000s. But analysts say this time is different: the trend is driven by pragmatism rather than ideology.

Congratulations pour in for Brazil president-elect Lula

31-10-2022 08:09 Congratulations poured in from across the globe for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after his narrow victory in Brazil's second-round run-off was confirmed; President Alberto Fernández says win "opens a new era for the history of Latin America" after "injustices" against ex-leader.

Bolsonaro cuts into Lula’s lead ahead of Brazil run-off

19-10-2022 20:45 President Jair Bolsonaro is chipping away at challenger Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s lead in opinion polls ahead of October 30 run-off.

Lula, Bolsonaro pick up endorsements as Brazil looks to run-off

06-10-2022 02:00 Incumbent and former president begin receiving support from key figures – and opponents – as a fierce race for the Planalto Palace begins.

Brazil’s battle for the presidency enters home stretch

29-09-2022 16:00 Polling indicates Lula on track to win Brazilian presidential election; Outright victory over incumbent leader Jair Bolsonaro would mark a resounding comeback for former president.

Revive your spirit with cultural feast in Colonia del Sacramento

24-09-2022 06:00 The plague of Covid-19 has receded and Uruguay’s Festival Internacional de Colonia is returning for its fifth edition.

by Robert Cox

Why South America's breadbasket isn't the answer to global wheat crisis

30-05-2022 16:05 Amid a growing food crisis provoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many have looked to South America's 'breadbasket' as a possible solution. Experts, however, are warning that may not be the case.

Brazilian football clubs open doors to foreign investors

17-05-2022 10:45 After a century operating as non-profit associations, Brazilian clubs have started transforming their business models.

Covid-19 in the Americas: Cases fall in several countries, but deaths rise

10-02-2022 13:00 Covid-19 infections are beginning to decline in several countries in the Americas, but deaths have increased, the Pan American Health Organisation said Wednesday.

US to use Summit of the Americas to press nations on democracy

21-01-2022 19:37 Los Angeles to host event in June; Washington considers linking attendance to democratic standards.

Global energy crisis comes to drought-stricken South America

04-10-2021 20:39 The energy crisis sweeping the globe is about to hit South America, where a historic drought has the region desperate to replace a collapse in hydroelectric generation.

Brazil’s Guedes lets rip at Argentina, vows to ‘modernise’ Mercosur

01-10-2021 01:37 Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes says Argentina should "withdraw" from the Mercosur if President Alberto Fernández's government feels "uncomfortable" with Brasilia's plans to "modernise" the South American trade bloc.

In home of Malbec, eyes turn toward idled US$5-billion potash mine

09-09-2021 14:52 Mendoza Province in talks with some of world’s top producers of potash to revive Río Colorado mine.

The Argentine river that carries soybeans to world is drying up

06-08-2021 11:22 Key waterway’s troubles deepen strains on nation’s recovery; Falling export values, rising energy imports chip away at peso.

Cavani tempted by return to South America after Man Utd spell

15-06-2021 09:40 Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani says he expects to return to South America at the end of next season and admits talks over a potential move have already taken place.

European Super League flop a familiar sight for South Americans

23-04-2021 23:37 South America has seen several attempts by clubs to take organisational matters into their own hands.