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Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins the men's giant slalom, ending South America's 102-year Olympic medal drought at Milan-Cortina, while Jordan Stolz dominates speedskating with another gold for the United States and other American athletes claim medals across events.
Brazilian alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the men's giant slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, earning South America's first medal at the Winter Games.
Researchers studying kilometre‑long tunnels across Brazil and Argentina argue they are palaeoburrows carved by giant ground sloths (such as Glossotherium and Scelidotherium) during the Early Cretaceous in Botucatu sandstone; the largest known burrow runs about 1.5 kilometres with claw‑marked ceilings, suggesting multiple animals over time, though the exact purpose remains debated.
EU member states have broadly approved a historic free trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, pending European Parliament approval, marking the EU's largest trade deal to date.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated its 100th anniversary in South America in 2025 with events including concerts, cultural activities, humanitarian service, and the dedication of two new temples, highlighting its growth from 600,000 members in 1925 to 4.4 million today, and emphasizing faith, service, and community contributions.
Inter Miami, the 2025 MLS Cup champions, announced their preseason matches for 2026, which will include three games in South America against Alianza Lima in Peru, Atlético Nacional in Colombia, and Barcelona de Guayaquil in Ecuador, marking their first match against Ecuadorian opposition.
Brazil's President Lula warned that US intervention in Venezuela could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and warned against military escalation, emphasizing regional stability and peaceful resolution during a Mercosur summit.
Brazil's President Lula warned that US intervention in Venezuela could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and warned against military escalation, emphasizing regional stability concerns during a Mercosur summit.
The EU has postponed its long-awaited free-trade agreement with Mercosur countries due to protests from farmers and opposition from France and Italy, highlighting tensions between economic interests and agricultural concerns, and raising questions about Europe's global trade credibility.
Large underground tunnels in South America, initially thought to be human-made, are now believed to be the work of extinct giant ground sloths, based on footprints and tunnel characteristics, revealing new insights into Pleistocene ecosystems and animal behavior.
Scientists have discovered massive underground tunnels in southern Brazil and northern Argentina, carved into solid rock by giant ground sloths, not humans, suggesting these ancient animals created extensive burrow networks for shelter or protection, with evidence including claw marks and tunnel dimensions matching the size of Megatherium.
Scientists discovered massive, mysterious tunnels in southern Brazil and northern Argentina, likely dug by extinct giant ground sloths such as Megatherium during the Ice Age, providing new insights into prehistoric animal behavior and their interactions with early humans.
The US conducted two strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off South America, killing six people, amid international criticism and concerns over legality and human rights violations.
Donald Trump mistakenly confused South Africa with South America during a speech, highlighting his ongoing geographical inaccuracies and sparking widespread mockery and criticism.
The UN human rights chief condemned the U.S. military strikes on boats near South America, which the U.S. claims are smuggling drugs, stating they violate international law and have resulted in at least 61 deaths since September, calling for an investigation and an end to such attacks.