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Amazon Rainforest Cleared for Highway Ahead of COP30 Climate Summit

Construction of a four-lane road through protected rainforest in Brazil raises environmental and Indigenous rights concerns as Belém prepares to host the UN climate conference.

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Rare Chilean Frog Rediscovered After 130 Years

COP30 President Urges Shift from Negotiations to Climate Action

Argentina Declares National Mourning After Bahia Blanca Floods Kill 16

Catastrophic Flooding in Argentina Leaves 16 Dead and Over 100 Missing

Catastrophic Flooding in Argentina Leaves at Least 16 Dead

Argentina's Bahia Blanca Devastated by Historic Flooding, Death Toll Reaches 16

22 Killed in Gang Violence in Ecuador's Guayaquil

Guyana Seeks UN Court Action to Halt Venezuelan Election in Disputed Essequibo Region

Bolivia Bus Collision Leaves 37 Dead and Dozens Injured

British Journalist Missing in Brazil Believed to Be Alive, Say Police

Chile Restores Power After Nationwide Blackout Disrupts Millions

Massive Power Outage Disrupts Nearly All of Chile

Chile Faces Nationwide Blackout, Prompting Curfew and Deployment of Soldiers

Panama Organizes Boat Routes for Migrants Returning to South America

Peru Shopping Mall Roof Collapse Kills 6 and Injures 78

Lady Gaga to Perform Free Concert on Rio's Copacabana Beach

Fog Harvesting Offers a Sustainable Solution for Water Scarcity in Chile's Atacama Desert

Search Intensifies for Missing British Journalist in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Endures Record-Breaking Heatwave Ahead of Carnival

Bolivian Bus Crash Claims at Least 30 Lives After Plunge Into Ravine

Rio de Janeiro Records Hottest Day in Over a Decade at 111°F

Rio de Janeiro Endures Record Heatwave Ahead of Carnival Celebrations

Google Issues Apology After Earthquake False Alarm in Brazil

Kayaker Survives Being Briefly Swallowed by Humpback Whale in Chile

Kayaker Briefly Swallowed by Humpback Whale off Chilean Coast

Argentine River Turns Blood Red, Raising Pollution Concerns

Argentinian River Turns Blood Red, Raising Pollution Concerns

Small Plane Crashes in São Paulo, Killing Two and Injuring Six

Small Plane Crashes in São Paulo, Killing Two and Injuring Six

Documentary 'La Chute du ciel' Explores Yanomami Culture Under Threat

33 Endangered Darwin's Froglets Born at London Zoo Following 7,000-Mile Rescue

41 Spix’s Macaws Reintroduced to Brazil After Being Extinct in the Wild

Ancient Casarabe Society Built Advanced Irrigation System for Year-Round Maize Farming

Severe São Paulo Storm Triggers Flooding and Lightning Strike on British Airways Plane

Study Identifies South America as Origin of Irish Potato Famine Pathogen

Brazil's Burned Vegetation Surges 79% in 2024, Devastating Amazon

Brazil Names André Corrêa do Lago as COP30 President for Crucial Climate Summit in Amazon

Escalating Violence in Colombia's Catatumbo Region Displaces Thousands

Colombia Declares Emergency as Guerrilla Violence Escalates

German-Built Telescope Heads to Chile to Probe Universe's Oldest Light

Olympic Kite Surfer Rescues Drowning Woman Off Brazilian Coast

Armadillo Named 'Zoo Animal of the Year' to Highlight Conservation Efforts

Proposed Industrial Project Threatens Key Astronomy Site in Chile

Brazilian Woman Arrested for Poisoning Christmas Cake That Killed Three Family Members

2024 Declared Hottest Year on Record Globally

Amazon Rainforest Faces Worst Fires and Drought in Nearly Two Decades

Death Toll from Brazil Bridge Collapse Rises to 10

Genetic Analysis Uncovers Family Sacrifice in Ancient Moche Burial

Brazilian Bridge Collapse Claims Lives and Raises Toxic Contamination Fears

Brazil Bridge Collapse Kills Two, Halts Rescue Efforts Due to Acid Spill

Scientists Discover 27 New Animal Species in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region

Plane Crash in Brazilian Tourist Town Kills Businessman and Family

Deadly Bus-Truck Collision in Brazil Claims 38 Lives

Targeted Conservation of High-Altitude Grasslands Critical for Andean Bear Survival

Berlin Men Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors in Brazil Face Legal Developments

Worker Killed as Floating Christmas Tree Collapses in Brazil Storm

Santa-Clad Lifeguard Rescues Three Paddleboarders at Copacabana Beach

Pilot Safely Lands Plane After Vulture Crashes Through Cockpit in Brazil

Colombian Hitwoman 'The Doll' Arrested for Multiple Murders

Record-High CO2 Emissions in 2024 Linked to Wildfires in the Americas

Model Luciana Curtis and Family Kidnapped in Brazil, Freed After 12-Hour Ordeal

Colombian School Bus Driver Arrested for Alleged 12-Year Kidnapping and Abuse of Girl

Heavy Rains Trigger Landslide in La Paz, Destroying Homes and Displacing Residents

US Court Orders Return of $1 Billion 'Cursed' Bahia Emerald to Brazil

Peruvian Authorities Arrest Man Smuggling 320 Spiders

Ecuador Declares National Emergency Due to Wildfires and Drought

Microbial Life Thrives in Earth's Driest Desert

Paraguay Crash Claims Lives of German Diplomat's Family

Businessman Killed in Targeted Shooting at Sao Paulo Airport

Lightning Strike Kills Soccer Player During Peruvian Match

Pig's Head Thrown on Field During Corinthians vs. Palmeiras Derby

Largest 'Terror Bird' Fossil Discovered in Colombia

Oldest Known Tadpole Fossil Unearthed in Argentina

Argentine Transport Workers Strike Against Milei's Economic Policies

Bolivia's Political Crisis Deepens as Morales Supporters Block Roads

Hotel Collapse in Argentina Leaves One Dead, Several Missing

German Tourist Dies in Colombia While Taking Selfie

UN Biodiversity Summit in Cali Achieves Key Progress Amid Funding Challenges

Record Wildfires Devastate Brazil's Amazon Amid Climate Concerns

Italian Mafia Fugitive Arrested in Colombia After Four Years on the Run

Armed Groups Hinder Colombia's Fight Against Amazon Deforestation

Ecuador's Cloud Forest Mass Extinction Debunked by New Study

Ancient Reptile Fossil Discovered in Brazil Offers Insights into Dinosaur Evolution

Severe Storm Leaves 1.6 Million Without Power in Sao Paulo

Lübeck Returns Indigenous Skull to Selk'nam After 110 Years

Global Deforestation Surges, Missing 2023 Targets

Notorious Hamburg Drug Lord Captured in Colombia

Amazon's Negro River Reaches Historic Low Amid Severe Drought

Peru Marks 20 Years of Genetically Modified Guinea Pig Breed

Two Comets to Illuminate Fall Skies, Offering Rare Celestial Show

TotalEnergies and APA Corp. to Invest $10 Billion in Suriname Offshore Oil Project

Climate Change Threatens Survival of High-Altitude Sloths

First Footage Captures Orcas Hunting Dolphins Off Chilean Coast

Severe Drought Dries Up Amazon's Negro River to Record Lows

Quito Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Rage

AI Uncovers 303 New Nazca Geoglyphs in Peru

Amazon Rainforest Faces Critical Threats Amid Massive Deforestation

AI Uncovers Over 300 New Nazca Lines Geoglyphs in Peru

Ecuador Faces 12-Hour Daily Power Cuts Amid Severe Drought