South america
Brazil a 'Christian Jewish country,' Bolsonaro tells 'Post'; pitches pro-Israel reset - interview
Flavio Bolsonaro wants Brazil back in Israel’s corner and wants the evangelical and conservative forces reshaping Latin America to see Israel as a symbol of shared values and shared enemies.
US presses Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian spies, harden approach to terrorist groups
FAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
Retired Argentinian general claims Israelis caused Patagonia wildfires in antisemitic conspiracy
Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule
"This election marks a political turning point," said Glaeldys Gonzalez Calanche, analyst for the Southern Andes at International Crisis Group. "Bolivia is heading in a new direction," she said.
Banks in talks with US treasury to lend $20 billion to Argentina
Major US banks are in talks with the US Treasury to provide up to $20 billion in loans to Argentina, alongside a new $20 billion US currency swap line.
Colombia unveils new 'Miranda' rifle to replace Israeli Galil
The rifle is made of 85% nationally manufactured components, with the goal being to reach full domestic manufacturing capabilities over the next few years.
Soldiers kidnapped during attack on the Ecuadorean president's convoy
The Italian ambassador to Ecuador, a Vatican official, UN, and EU officials were present during the attack.
Mayors of eight Colombian cities adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
The mayors promised to implement the definition as a guiding tool for supporting Jewish Communities in Colombia.
Checua mystery: 6,000-year-old genomes of extinct humans upend the peopling of South America
A previously unknown genetic group at preceramic Checua shows no ties to other prehistoric communities, suggesting isolated hunter-gatherers diverging from early South American settlers.
US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million
In a video posted to X, US Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.
Foreign ministers from Europe, the Americas issue new statements condemning Hamas
Ministers, who include those from France, Canada, and the UK, released new public statements last weekend condemning Hamas and called for the immediate release of the remaining hostages.
Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia
Geneticist Casas-Vargas: "That genetic traces of the original population disappear completely is unusual, especially in South America".
Major genomic study reveals humanity's longest prehistoric migration from Africa to South America
Reduction in genetic diversity in indigenous populations may have reduced their capacity to combat diseases.
