Rubio Tours Andean Region in Push for U.S. Ties

Brazil and the Intangible Economy: How South America Is Navigating the Global Shift to Knowledge-Based Growth

A landmark WIPO and Luiss Business School report reveals that global intangible investment surpassed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, with Brazil ranking among the world's largest investors in intellectual property, software, and R&D. The findings raise urgent questions about whether South America's broader region can convert this momentum into lasting competitive advantage.

Encebollado: Ecuador's Beloved Fish & Yuca Soup

Long before the sun fully clears the Andes, the aroma of encebollado already drifts through the markets of Guayaquil and the fishing stalls of Manta. Steam rises from battered pots, carrying notes of cumin, cilantro, and the briny sweetness of fresh albacore. Vendors ladle the soup into bowls with the practiced rhythm of a ritual repeated daily for generations, and customers—students, taxi drivers, office workers, and the occasional night owl nursing a late evening—line up without hesitation.

Venezuela's Culinary Identity Evolves: Traditional Roots Meet Contemporary Technique

Venezuelan cuisine is undergoing a quiet renaissance, as chefs both within the country and in the diaspora reinterpret traditional staples through modern culinary methods. From the arepa to the hallaca, foundational dishes are finding new expressions on menus across South America and beyond.

Tides, Sediment, and Survival: Lessons from Global Coastal Science for South America's Threatened Shorelines

From the Amazon mouth to the Patagonian fjords, South America's coastal ecosystems face mounting pressure from climate-driven sea level rise and intensifying storm surges. Research from analogous tidal systems around the world offers a critical framework for understanding — and managing — these fragile zones.

How Oil Is Changing Guyana

Guyana has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing economies following a series of major offshore oil discoveries. The transformation has brought unprecedented revenues and investment to the small South American country, while also raising questions about inequality, environmental protection, and how its new wealth should be managed.

Reaching the World's Tallest Waterfall: A Practical Guide to Angel Falls, Venezuela

Angel Falls, located deep within Venezuela's Canaima National Park, stands as the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall and remains one of South America's most sought-after natural destinations. Reaching it requires multi-stage travel through remote jungle terrain, making advance planning essential.

A Portrait of Venezuelan Cuisine: Staple Dishes and the Culture Behind Them

Venezuelan cuisine draws from indigenous, Spanish, and African culinary traditions, producing a distinctive set of dishes that reflect the country's diverse geography and history. From the Andean highlands to the Caribbean coast, regional ingredients and cooking methods shape a rich and varied food culture.

Milei Champions Property Rights at Buenos Aires Bourse

Speaking at the 172nd anniversary of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, President Javier Milei argued that respect for private property rights is the foundational requirement for capital accumulation, investment, and economic growth. He defended legislation already sent to Congress that would declare the inviolability and defence of property rights.

How Sam Neill’s Jurassic Park performance inspired a generation of palaeontologists

As Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, Sam Neill portrayed a scientist who was authentic, normal and relatable. For many budding paleontologists, it was life changing.