News of south america

The Uruguayan 'micronation' where fun is the goal

28-09-2021 15:20 In the upscale Punta Carretas neighbourhood of the Uruguayan capital Montevideo, overlooking the Río de la Plata, lies the self-declared Republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies.

Details of the government's new Covid restrictions

23-09-2021 17:17 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti and the brand-new Cabinet chief Juan Manzur this week announced new measures for what the latter said the government hoped is “the last stage of the pandemic.” 

CONMEBOL proposes VAR time-outs and team reviews

29-07-2021 17:33 South American football's governing body wants to introduce time-outs for VAR checks and allow teams to request reviews of refereeing decisions, a top official told AFP. 

Felipe Solá: Brazil's 'hostile attitude has killed debate within Mercosur'

22-07-2021 22:01 Argentina’s foreign minister slams Brazilian government during visit to Rio to mark 30th anniversary of nuclear accord between two nations.

New species of frog unearthed in Peruvian Amazon jungle

12-04-2021 16:28 A new species of marsupial frog has been discovered in Peru's Amazon jungle during a study in the humid tundra and mountainous woodland area of the Cordilleras de Colan.

IMF projects stronger 2021 growth amid pandemic rebound

06-04-2021 11:01 IMF forecasts that recession-hit Argentina's economy will grow by 5.8% this year, with global GDP expected to rebound 6% overall.

Brazil shunned as a Covid superspreader by nervous neighbours

14-03-2021 07:39 Leading the world in daily deaths and the source of a worrying Amazonian variant, Brazil is a cause of deep anxiety for world health officials and its neighbours, who are barring their gates.

Cavani unhappy in England, eyes South America return, says father

09-03-2021 21:21 Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is unhappy in England and wants to finish his career in South America, his father told local media, saying the Uruguay international fancies a move to local giants Boca Juniors.

Trump tower in Uruguay tests tarnished brand's foreign appeal

03-02-2021 17:38 The gilded Trump name may no longer sell New York real estate. But, 5,000 miles away in Punta del Este, investors are raising millions in a bet that the former US president’s brand retains its international cachet.

Latin American newspapers bet on digital subscriptions

26-01-2021 08:52 Latin America's newspapers, affected financially by the migration of readers to the Internet, are betting on subscription modes to secure their future.

South America ravaged by unprecedented drought and fires

26-10-2020 07:00 Exacerbated by a historic drought, larges swathes of forest and wetlands in central South America known for their exceptional biodiversity have been ravaged by devastating fires.

Libertadores ties in doubt as 18 Boca players test positive for virus

05-09-2020 09:34 Wth Boca's first match against Paraguay’s Libertad less than two weeks away, serious doubts have emerged over how the club will be able to fulfil their fixtures.

by Dan Edwards

South America is the ‘new epicentre’ of Covid-19 pandemic, says WHO

23-05-2020 09:08 Mexico and Brazil reported record counts of new cases and deaths almost daily this week, reigniting criticism of their presidents, who have slow-walked shutdowns in attempts to limit economic damage.

Lockdown easing in Europe, but virus hits hard in South America, Africa

18-05-2020 12:29 Rising death tolls in Brazil, South Africa and other parts of the world show the worst is still to come for many countries.

Co-hosts Argentina to face Australia at 2020 Copa América

04-12-2019 18:29 Albiceleste, who co-host the tournament alongside Colombia, will face Australia, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay and Chile in Group A. 

Copa Libertadores final once more troubles South America

31-10-2019 17:02 One year on, South American football faces a familiar question: Where will the final of Copa Libertadores be played?