U.S. Designates Seven Former Ecuadorian Officials

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.

Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua plans to scrap elections – what that says about today’s autocrats

Many autocrats rig elections to stay in power. Nicaragua’s longtime president has gone one step further.

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.

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.

Venezuela's Ancient Plateau Wilderness: A Closer Look at Canaima National Park

Canaima National Park, located in southeastern Venezuela, stands as one of the largest national parks in the world and shelters some of the planet's most ancient geological formations. Its dramatic tepui tablelands and record-breaking waterfalls have made it a landmark of global natural heritage.

Baleada: Honduras's Beloved Street Food

The baleada is Honduras's most iconic street food — a thick, handmade flour tortilla folded around refried beans, sour cream, and crumbled cheese. Simple yet deeply satisfying, it has fed generations of Hondurans and become a symbol of the country's culinary identity.

Milei Presents His Economic Philosophy to Argentine Students

Argentine President Javier Milei addressed secondary school students at Colegio ORT, presenting the moral and philosophical framework he says underpins his government's public policies. His address centred on the epilogue of his forthcoming book and drew on Greek philosophy, Roman law, Stoic thought, and Judaeo-Christian values to argue that justice and economic efficiency are inseparable.

Milei Vows No Policy Retreat at 'Vientos de Cambio' Event

Argentine President Javier Milei told the Fundación Libertad y Progreso that his government will not ease its fiscal or monetary stance, declaring that "populism cannot be beaten by doing populism." Speaking at the foundation's 'Vientos de Cambio' gathering, Milei outlined a three-pillar approach to political change combining cultural advocacy, electoral engagement, and results-driven governance.

Milei Opens Argentina's New Grenadiers Museum

President Javier Milei inaugurated the Museo del Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín, framing the opening as part of a broader commitment to national sovereignty that also encompasses new measures over the disputed Malvinas Islands. The museum, made possible by the Fundación del Museo Granaderos, offers visitors a journey through more than two centuries of Argentine military history across eight rooms.

South America's Intangible Economy: Brazil and the Region Face a Knowledge-Investment Reckoning

Global investment in intangible assets crossed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, and new data from WIPO confirm Brazil's place among the world's largest such investors — but the broader South American picture reveals a region still working out how to compete in an economy increasingly built on software, data, and ideas rather than machinery and buildings.

Digital Euro Advances as European Parliament Backs Negotiations — A Signal for South America's CBDC Debate

The European Parliament has voted to enter formal negotiations on the creation of a digital euro, approving key privacy protections, mandatory business acceptance, and a cap on individual holdings. The move adds fresh momentum to the global central bank digital currency debate, including in South America, where Brazil and regional peers are weighing their own paths.

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

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru from September 8–10 to strengthen American partnerships across the Andean region. His agenda spans earthquake relief support, counter-narcoterrorism cooperation, and expanded commercial ties.