El Gazettario | Americas
Team coverage of the Americas at El Gazettario.
A Global Call to Protect Children From Sexual Abuse
Every November 19, the World Day for Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Adolescent Exploitation renews a global call to action against one of the gravest violations of children's rights. Argentina's national government has outlined dedicated helplines for victims and those at risk.
Milei Uses FIA Congress to Champion Free-Market Reform
Argentine President Javier Milei addressed the American Congress of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) in Argentina, using the occasion to defend his government's free-market economic model, including tariff reductions on imported vehicles and the privatisation of road infrastructure. The event marked Argentina's return as host of the FIA American Congress after 15 years.
GenAI Patent Surge: What the Global Race Means for South America's Innovation Ambitions
The World Intellectual Property Organization reports that more generative AI patents were published in 2024 and 2025 combined than in the entire preceding decade, with China and the United States leading a rapidly accelerating global race. South American nations watching the patent landscape face a field now dominated by large multinationals spanning finance, telecoms, and infrastructure — not just technology firms.
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.
A Correspondent's Guide to Montevideo: Uruguay's Capital on the Río de la Plata
Montevideo, the southernmost capital city in the Americas, offers travelers a blend of colonial architecture, coastal promenades, and a distinctive cultural scene rooted in tango and candombe traditions. This guide covers the city's key neighborhoods, transport links, and practical essentials for first-time visitors.
A Culinary Crossroads: The Spice Traditions of Surinamese Cuisine
Suriname's cuisine reflects the country's layered colonial and migratory history, blending South Asian, Indonesian, African, Chinese, and Indigenous flavors into a distinct culinary identity. Spices sourced locally and imported form the backbone of a food culture rarely found elsewhere in the Americas.
A Nation of Many Voices: The Cultural Mosaic of Suriname
Suriname stands as one of South America's most ethnically and linguistically diverse nations, shaped by centuries of Indigenous heritage, colonial history, and waves of migration. Its social fabric reflects a rare coexistence of distinct cultures, religions, and languages within a single small country.
A Morning Ritual: The Foods That Define the Panamanian Breakfast Table
The traditional Panamanian breakfast reflects the country's cultural crossroads, blending indigenous, African, and Spanish culinary influences into a hearty morning meal. Staple dishes vary by region but share common ingredients rooted in the country's agricultural heritage.
A Continent at the Center: How South America Became a Strategic Prize
South America holds some of the world's largest reserves of critical minerals, freshwater, and agricultural land, drawing intensifying competition from global powers. The region's political alignments, trade partnerships, and resource wealth are reshaping international relations across multiple fronts.