Guatemala's Arévalo at XXX Iberoamerican Summit in Madrid

Paraguay’s bank collapse brought down a president – and exposed as myth the nation’s status as a ‘Dubai of South America’

The collapse raises troubling questions about who benefits from financial modernization, who controls it and who bears the risks when it fails.

Haiti's Gangs Adapt as Security Crisis Deepens

Armed groups in Haiti are shifting tactics in response to intensifying security operations, spreading violence to rural areas and targeting civilians, according to the UN's top official in the country. Presidential and legislative elections, originally set for 13 December, have been postponed indefinitely amid persistent insecurity and a deepening humanitarian emergency.

In Brazil’s election, first-round voting was driven by resentment – in the runoff, it was guided by fear

The shock and fear of the victory of far right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round brought about a change in attitudes and a spontaneous mobilization in the street and social media.

U.S. Relaunches Caribbean Engagement at Washington Dialogue

The United States hosted Caribbean leaders at a formal dialogue in Washington, with senior State Department officials framing it as a fulfillment of Secretary Rubio's earlier pledge to step up American engagement in the region. Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau and Assistant Secretary Juan Pablo Segura outlined three core objectives: economic investment, combating narcoterrorism, and ending illegal immigration.

Replacing just 10% of ultra-processed foods with whole foods linked to drop in bowel cancer rate

New findings suggest the label ‘ultra-processed’ alone doesn’t tell the full story about bowel cancer risk. What’s in the food seems to matter.

South America's Game: How Football Forges Communities

Across South America and beyond, football functions as a social institution that cuts across class, language, and national borders. From neighborhood pitches to packed stadiums, the sport continues to serve as one of the world's most powerful forces for collective identity.

Milei Honours Grenadiers at San Lorenzo Anniversary

President Javier Milei received the Regiment of Mounted Grenadiers at the Casa Rosada on the 213th anniversary of the Battle of San Lorenzo, the unit's historic baptism of fire. The ceremony was described as a solemn tribute to the courage, honour, and legacy of San Martinian liberty.

The gut-muscle link: why fermented foods could boost muscle health

This connection could explain why foods which are good for gut health can also be beneficial for our muscles.

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.

Vaccines have been so successful that some people have forgotten why we need them

The return of measles shows what happens when vaccination rates fall. Understanding why people distrust vaccines is essential to rebuilding confidence.

Slow Meals and Shared Tables: A South American Ritual

Across South America, the culture of long, leisurely meals with family and friends remains a deeply rooted social tradition. From the River Plate to the Andean highlands, the communal table continues to serve as the region's most enduring gathering place.

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.