South America

Guyana Power and Light signed a cooperation agreement with Global South Utilities, a United Arab Emirates-based power investor, marking the company's first entry into South America. The agreement covers power generation, renewable energy, and smart grid initiatives.

Santiago’s metro system has seven operating lines, making it the most extensive underground network in South America. Lines 3 and 6 are fully driverless, a rare feature in regional metro systems. Line 2 has been extended south to Hospital El Pino, expanding connectivity.

Paraguay generates nearly all its electricity from hydropower but uses only a fraction, creating a surplus it aims to sell to AI data centers. A US firm, X8 Cloud, has proposed a $50 billion investment over three decades for what it describes as South America-focused projects.

A 59-year-old man abruptly left his wife of 32 years after meeting a woman in a mobile game, traveling to South America without prior signs of conflict. His daughter, aged 24, expresses concern it may be a romance scam, as he has cut off communication and turned off his location tracking.

Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to increasing humid heatwaves that strain human limits, with global extreme weather periods more than doubling since the 1970s. The average annual duration of extreme weather now stands at 23 days, up from 10 days, according to a Climate Central report.

Paraguay aims to join the OECD, a group of wealthy economies, with President Santiago Peña seeking rapid membership. The World Bank projects Paraguay's economy to grow 4.2 percent annually through 2028, making it the fastest-growing in South America.

Argentina aims to rearm its military but faces financial challenges, as it spends less on defense than any other South American country. The plan to fund new weapons through asset sales is encountering a difficult fiscal test.

In-N-Out Burger expanded its brand to South America with a new pop-up shop, marking the first international appearance of its Animal Style offering.

Peru initially selected Sweden's Gripen fighter jet but later canceled the deal and switched to purchasing the American F-16 due to political turmoil. The decision highlights the competitive landscape for military contracts in South America.

Kristi Noem, Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas, made an embarrassing geography mistake during a TV appearance discussing her new role. She incorrectly identified Washington's best friend in South America when questioned about the topic.

The U.S. is addressing the reemergence of the New World screwworm, which has moved northward from South America, using methods similar to those employed in the 1950s. Officials and experts are monitoring the parasite's spread and working to combat it.

Kristi Noem faced criticism for an embarrassing mistake when asked about the US's best friend in South America. She discussed her new job after being fired by Trump.

The U.S. spent decades driving the New World screwworm into South America, but it has now reemerged, prompting officials to use the same methods as in the 1950s to combat it. The parasite's spread is testing the U.S.'s readiness, which may have been affected by Trump's staffing cuts.

An Argentine engineering firm, IMPSA, is close to reviving a contract to finish two hydropower dams in Venezuela. The project could add up to 672 megawatts to Venezuela's national grid, which has been affected by years of blackouts.

Paraguay topped the world for tourism growth in early 2026 with a 46% increase in arrivals compared to the previous year, marking the second consecutive year it led the global ranking after a 53% jump in early 2025. This time, Paraguay was alone in leading the growth.

The 'kambo' frog poison, originating from South America, is marketed for toxin removal and anxiety relief but carries risks due to inexpensive ceremonies led by social media 'shamans'.

The U.S. military has conducted a bombing campaign against individuals accused of drug smuggling in South American waters, resulting in over 200 deaths.

A 23-year-old woman, Ana María, agreed to deportation to her native South American country after enduring a 'humiliating' ICE detention experience, despite having an active asylum case and building a life in the US. She had been working, living with her boyfriend, and contributing to her community before her arrest.

Ana María, a 23-year-old with an ongoing asylum case, was detained by ICE and endured a distressing experience that led her to agree to deportation back to her native South American country. She had been working and building a life in the US before her detention.

ICE has temporarily released Jose Yugar-Cruz, who was facing deportation to Congo amid an Ebola outbreak, despite having been granted protection from deportation to his home country in South America.

Researchers have developed an energy-efficient process to extract lithium from rocks, which regenerates starting chemicals and produces sellable byproducts. Current lithium extraction relies heavily on brines in South America, but this new method could offer a more economically viable alternative.

Costa Cruises, a Carnival Corporation subsidiary, has implemented a policy fining guests €60 for taking buffet food into cabins, citing safety and hygiene concerns. The policy allows only trained room service staff to deliver food to rooms, sparking mixed reactions from passengers on social media.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that the hantavirus situation remains stable with 12 confirmed cases and 3 deaths, no new fatalities since May 2. The outbreak is linked to South America through infected travelers.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that the hantavirus situation remains stable, with 12 confirmed cases and three deaths. The outbreak is linked to South America via infected travelers, and no new deaths have been recorded since May 2.

A Homeland Security task force completed the prosecution of seven illegal aliens from Guatemala who were involved in smuggling other illegal aliens into the United States from Guatemala, Mexico, and other Central/South American and Asian countries. The last defendant in the case was recently sentenced for their role in the smuggling operation.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing an Ebola outbreak with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, while a hantavirus outbreak is growing in South America linked to a cruise ship. The Africa CDC has raised concerns about the spread driven by population movement and health insecurity. The outbreaks serve as a warning about global preparedness for emerging infectious diseases.

The Andes virus, a rare strain from South America, has been linked to deaths on a cruise ship, raising concerns over human-to-human spread. The virus has caused eight cases and three deaths, and is primarily carried by a wild rodent species. Health officials are tracking the outbreak, with the CDC stating that the overall risk to the public remains extremely low.

A silky anteater was spotted in Suriname and put on a show for cameras. The anteater's appearance was a notable event. The species is native to Central and South America.

A suspect was arrested after a break-in at a Beverlywood home and is connected to 25 burglaries throughout Los Angeles. The suspect is part of a South American theft group. The Los Angeles Police Department made the arrest on May 4.

Argentina is investigating a link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak that occurred on a cruise ship, resulting in three deaths. The cruise ship remains off the coast of Cape Verde. The outbreak is related to a South America-associated hantavirus.

The US military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three suspected narco-terrorists. The strike was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and targeted a vessel engaged in narco-trafficking activity. No US service members were injured in the operation.

A China-linked APT group, UAT-8302, has been targeting government entities in South America and southeastern Europe since late 2024. The group deploys custom-made malware families after exploitation. Cisco Talos is tracking the activity.

Four suspects were arrested for burglarizing a Canyon County home, stealing jewelry and cash worth thousands of dollars. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced the arrests on Monday. The suspects are believed to be members of a South American burglary crew.

Colombia is home to around 2,000 bird species out of approximately 11,000 worldwide, due to its diverse geography. The country's unique landscape supports a wide range of bird life. This makes Colombia a notable location for bird species.

The U.S. has captured Eugenio Molina-Lopez, an alleged drug kingpin with a $10 million bounty on his head. He is accused of leading a gang that trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.

The U.S. has captured Eugenio Molina-Lopez, an alleged drug kingpin with a $10 million bounty, accused of leading a gang that trafficked cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.

Fifteen South American individuals deported from the United States have arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under a bilateral agreement between Washington and Kinshasa. This marks the first group of deportees sent to the DRC as part of the deal.