EuroLat Convenes in Tenerife Amid Global Tensions

In opting for Lula, Brazil made a conservative choice to elect a man of the left over one of the far right

Flávio Bolsonaro is no mere conservative, but a representative of the radical right and a member of an international movement that critics say threatens democracies around the world.

Colombia's Peace Deal Under Strain, UN Warns

Nearly a decade after Colombia's landmark 2016 peace agreement, the UN's top official in the country has told the Security Council that growing insecurity and incomplete implementation threaten to undermine the accord. Armed groups have nearly doubled in size since 2022, and 501 former combatants have been killed since the deal was signed.

Milei Calls Antisemitism a Weapon Against the West

Speaking in Washington at an event organized under Argentina's presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, President Javier Milei framed antisemitism as a strategic weapon wielded by enemies of Western civilization. He reaffirmed Argentina's commitment to Holocaust memory and condemned the international response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?

The climate science behind 2026’s super El Niño.

Argentina Marks National Sovereignty Day on November 20

Argentina commemorates Día de la Soberanía Nacional on November 20, honouring the 1845 Battle of Vuelta de Obligado, in which Argentine forces resisted an Anglo-French naval incursion on the Paraná River. The date was officially declared a national commemoration in 1974 and continues to carry significance as a symbol of territorial, political, and economic independence.

15 Nations Back Bolivia's Anti-Narco Drive

Fifteen governments participating in the Shield of the Americas have issued a joint statement commending Bolivia for its actions against narco-trafficking and corruption. The declaration, tied to a leaders' meeting on September 22, signals a unified regional stance against illicit networks operating across the hemisphere.

Why old dogs might be able to teach Alzheimer’s researchers new tricks

As dogs age, their brains undergo similar changes to human brains, making them a valuable natural model to study dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Brazil election: Authoritarian right gain an edge, fueled by voter apathy and discontent

Far-right lead in the presdential race and landslide victories in legislative and local elections have affective, value-based, and political-ideological explanations.

Milei Honored as World's Most Influential Economist

Argentine President Javier Milei received the Paris Economic Forum's award as "world's most influential economist," using his acceptance speech to outline the economic crisis he inherited and his government's rapid fiscal adjustment. He credited Economy Minister Luis "Toto" Caputo with achieving a 30% reduction in public spending within the administration's first month.

Cambiaso Named Argentina's Polo Ambassador

President Javier Milei honored polo legend Adolfo Cambiaso as a 'ciudadano ilustre' at the Palacio Libertad, simultaneously appointing him Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to promote Argentine polo and sport internationally. Milei praised Cambiaso not only as the greatest polo player in history but also as a pioneering entrepreneur in equine genetics.

Milei Touts Energy Surplus at Neuquén Oil Expo

President Javier Milei addressed the Argentina Oil & Gas Expo 2026 in Neuquén, pointing to a shift from a multi-billion-dollar energy trade deficit to a surplus exceeding 10,000 million dollars under his administration. He attributed the turnaround to institutional reforms and the lifting of price controls and export restrictions that had constrained the Vaca Muerta formation for over a decade.

Morning Rituals Across South America: A Continental Survey

From the yerba mate gourds of the Río de la Plata region to the espresso bars of São Paulo, South Americans observe strikingly distinct breakfast drinking customs. Geography, climate, and colonial history have all shaped what ends up in the cup each morning.