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Peru vs. Chile: The IMF Forecast That Could Reshuffle South America's Economic Pecking Order

The IMF projects Peru's nominal GDP will narrowly surpass Chile's in 2027, ending Chile's decade-long hold on fourth place, although Chile would remain richer per person.

Latin Times · Nov 10

Ecuador's Quito Airport Claims South America's Only 5-Star Skytrax Certification in 2026

Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport retained its regional title for the 11th consecutive year at the 2026 Skytrax awards, while Bogotá led overall rankings.

Latin Times · Nov 10

Corydoras catfish: why these bottom dwellers need to live in groups

Walk into any aquarium shop in Delhi or Bengaluru and you will find Corydoras catfish in a corner tank, often sold as an afterthought, a few fish to clean the bottom. The cleaning part is a myth, and the afterthought part is the real problem. Corydoras are shoaling fish in…

Times Pets · Nov 10

Pope Leo arrives in South America for 12-day tour less than a month after surgery amid lung cancer diagnosis

It is the first papal visit in nearly four decades to Uruguay, Latin America’s most secular country

The Independent UK · Nov 6

Pope Leo calls for healthcare to be 'accessible for all' during Uruguay visit

Pope Leo XIV on Friday called for healthcare to be "accessible to all" as he began a visit to Uruguay just three weeks after having undergone lung surgery. The 12-day tour of South America, which will also include stops in Argentina and Peru, is seen as something of a homecoming…

France 24 · Nov 6

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Uruguay as he begins tour of South America

Following his visit to Uruguay, Leo will travel to Argentina, the homeland of the late Pope Francis, who never visited the country during his 12-year papacy. His final destination will be Peru, where Leo holds citizenship and spent two decades serving as a missionary and bishop.

Euronews · Nov 6

Frontier Enters South America With Three New Colombia Routes Starting at $99 One Way

Frontier Airlines plans to begin nonstop flights from Orlando to Medellín, Bogotá and Cartagena in December 2026, restoring low-cost Colombia service after Spirit's shutdown.

Latin Times · Nov 4

South America's Dual Climate Crisis: La Niña Floods Colombia, El Niño Swamps Argentina

Flooding linked to La Niña-like conditions in Colombia and El Niño in Argentina has killed at least 16 people, displaced more than 158,000 and prompted widespread evacuations.

Latin Times · Nov 3

BTS Made History Three Times Over in South America, Drawing 853,000 to 14 Sold-Out Shows

BTS drew 853,000 fans to 14 sold-out South American shows in October 2026, making history in Colombia, Peru and Argentina for the first time.

Latin Times · Nov 2

South America's Rivers Are Overflowing, and Uruguay's Worst Flooding Season Hasn't Begun

Severe storms and rising rivers have triggered evacuations in Uruguay, with flooding affecting Salto and Paysandú as forecasts point to continued heavy rainfall linked to a powerful El Niño.

Latin Times · Nov 2