FOOTBALL IN SOUTH AMERICA 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.
DAYS AFTER SHOW IN ARGENTINA Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies in Colombia aged 50 26-03-2022 10:03 Drummer Taylor Hawkins of the multi-Grammy award-winning rock group Foo Fighters found dead in Colombia during band's South American tour, his bandmates confirmed in a statement Friday.
Bloomberg Soybeans soar to nine-year high with South America supply in doubt 23-02-2022 16:21 Soybeans climbed to a nine-year high as dimming prospects for South American harvests threaten global supplies.
BLOOMBERG How China beat out the United States to dominate South America 18-02-2022 22:29 It’s no secret that China has been pouring resources into South America this century, chipping away at the United States' historic dominance. But an important shift has gone largely unnoticed in the country's approach to the region: going local to expand and strengthen its financial grip.
Global pandemic 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.
FOREIGN POLICY 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.
LITHIUM Europe eyes lithium 'white gold' rush as cars go green 13-01-2022 16:06 Europe is seeking to expand its lithium mining and refining capacity and wean itself off imports as the "white gold" becomes a vital resource in the fight against climate change.
BLOOMBERG Cannabis price drop creates opportunity for Paraguay 03-01-2022 12:36 As cannabis starts to behave more like an agricultural commodity, there’s a race to find the best growing climate at the lowest cost. In South America, a new candidate is emerging: Paraguay.
ROAD TO QATAR 2022 Martínez winner over Peru takes Argentina's run to 25 unbeaten 14-10-2021 23:52 Argentina took their unbeaten run to 25 matches and moved a step closer to qualifying for the World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru on Thursday.
Bloomberg 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.
MERCOSUR TENSIONS 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.
LATIN 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.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC 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.”
FOOTBALL FIXTURE PILE-UP South America to cram in extra World Cup qualifier in October 14-09-2021 11:49 South American national teams will again be asked to play an extra round of World Cup qualifiers in the upcoming international window, continental governing body CONMEBOL said on Monday.
BLOOMBERG 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.
BLOOMBERG 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.
FOOTBALL 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.
Mercosur in crisis 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.
MERCOSUR IN DISARRAY Cracks emerge in Mercosur trade bloc as Uruguay looks to go it alone 09-07-2021 03:18 Deep cracks emerge in Mercosur trade bloc, as Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou says he wants to negotiate trade deals without approval from other member nations.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS 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.
FOOTBALL 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.
Wildlife 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.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 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.
Environmental Crime Staff at Galapagos airport, Ecuador, find 185 tortoises in suitcase 29-03-2021 15:03 Staff at an airport on the Galapagos Islands have found 185 tortoises, ten of which were dead, in a suitcase that was heading for Ecuador's mainland. Police are now investigating the incident.
Latin America Victims of Uruguay's dictatorship seek justice 19-03-2021 13:46 A group of Uruguayan women are seeking justice for the sexual abuse they suffered throughout the country's 1973 dictatorship. With few developments in the case, they have decided to approach the regional watchdog.
International football CONMEBOL should switch World Cup qualifiers to Europe, claims insider 15-03-2021 16:11 All South American qualifiers for the next World Cup should be played in Spain and Portugal to get around coronavirus restrictions at home, says one well-placed football insider. by Anthony Harwood
BLOOMBERG 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.
FOOTBALL 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.
FOOTBALL Without fans, South American clubs lose more at home 08-03-2021 14:24 AFP analysed clubs' results across three first-division seasons in three countries – Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay – and found their home performance declined when fans were barred from stadiums because of Covid-19.
International football CONMEBOL postpones World Cup qualifiers over travel constraints 07-03-2021 08:12 CONMEBOL postponed two rounds of 2022 World Cup qualifiers scheduled later this month because of Covid-19 quarantine rules affecting European-based players and the threat of clubs refusing to release their international stars.
COPA AMÉRICA 2021 Colombia to allow stadiums to be 30% full at Copa América 02-03-2021 20:47 Number may be raised if Colombia's vaccination campaign goes according to plan, and the number of coronavirus cases drops, said the minister.
BLOOMBERG 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.
MEDIA 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.
Global pandemic UK to ban South American, Portugal arrivals over Brazil virus strain 14-01-2021 15:47 Britain bans all arrivals from South America, Panama, Cape Verde and Portugal over fears of importing a new coronavirus variant from Brazil.
COPA LIBERTADORES Palmeiras into Libertadores final after VAR thwarts River 13-01-2021 10:19 River dominate semi-final second leg at a empty Allianz Parque stadium in São Paulo, but are twice denied a legendary comeback by controversial VAR decisions.
COPA LIBERTADORES Racing end Flamengo's Copa Libertadores defence with penalty shoot-out win 02-12-2020 13:24 Flamengo's defence of their Copa Libertadores title has ended at the last 16 stage, after the Brazilian giants crashed out on penalties at the hands of Racing Club.
ENVIRONMENT 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.
COPA & CORONAVIRUS 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
REGIONAL FOOTBALL Officials give green light for Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana matches 27-08-2020 18:46 Government officials approve protocol for visiting teams playing in Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana tournaments, which are due to restart in couple of weeks.
INTERVIEW John Mearsheimer: ‘A war between the United States and China in 2021 is possible’ 01-08-2020 08:58 US political scientist and international relations scholar with the University of Chicago, one of the first to sound the alarm about the rise of Beijing, warns the Sino-American rivalry could reach Latin America. by Leandro Dario
INTERVIEW Robert Jervis: 'There’s a danger of an arms race between the United States and China' 25-07-2020 08:27 Professor of International Relations at Columbia University says Donald Trump’s approach foreign policy reflects his ego and says if Joe Biden wins the election, Democrat would seek to improve Washington’s relationship with Argentina. by Leandro Dario
LATIN AMERICA 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.