All articles tagged with #south america
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Reuters
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.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
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.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by intermiamicf
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.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Reuters
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.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by KSL.com
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.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by AP News
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.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Times of India
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.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
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.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Earth.com
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by HuffPost
Donald Trump mistakenly confused South Africa with South America during a speech, highlighting his ongoing geographical inaccuracies and sparking widespread mockery and criticism.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
The US is deploying the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group to South America to increase military presence amid escalating operations against drug traffickers, particularly targeting Venezuelan gangs like Tren de Aragua, with broader implications for regional stability and US foreign policy.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by One Mile at a Time
LATAM has ordered up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to modernize its regional fleet, with deliveries starting in late 2026, aiming to expand its network and replace older Airbus A319s, highlighting a focus on economic efficiency and passenger experience.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Gizmodo
Scientists discovered South America's first large amber deposit in Ecuador, containing well-preserved insects and plant remains from over 100 million years ago, providing new insights into ancient ecosystems and rainforest environments during the Cretaceous period.