HISTORICAL FACTS: 34 | History Defined

Census data hides racial diversity of US 'Hispanics' – to the country's detriment

As I opened a recent email from my local grocery store chain advertising Hispanic Heritage Month – it runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year – I was surprised to see it highlighting recipes from four distinct regions: Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America.

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2022

US top diplomat begins Latin America tour with visit to Colombia

Antony Blinken’s trip to Colombia, Chile and Peru is part of US effort to reaffirm commitment to South American allies.

Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2022

Plastic Odyssey sets off on round-the-world mission to fight marine pollution

Plastic Odyssey will leave the port of Marseille, in the south of France, on 1 October for a three-year expedition. Its main goal is to find ways to reduce marine pollution by plastics in the 30 countries most affected by this issue in Africa, South East Asia and South America.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2022

Months before buses carrying immigrants arrived from Texas, Venezuelans in Chicago saw signs of humanitarian crisis

Rafael Briceño Colmenares, who arrived in the Chicago area earlier this year, is among thousands that have fled their South American homeland in order to help feed their families.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022

Nazi submarine that 'carried Hitler to South America' shipwrecked off Argentinian coast

A recent submarine wreckage found off the coast of Argentina has piqued the interests of historians - but led to wild claims it allegedly carried Adolf Hitler from Germany to a secret Nazi ranch

Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022

Colombia’s new left-wing government: three opportunities to build stronger ties with Africa

The recent election of Colombia’s first left-wing president, Gustavo Petro, and first black vice-president, Francia Márquez, creates a new opening to revitalise ties with Africa.

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2022

Scientists May Have Discovered New Law Of Nature In Rain

A new law of nature could have been discovered as scientists think rain causes species to grow larger after an astonishing discovery in South America.

Zenger · Sep 2, 2022

Copa Libertadores final set for 3rd straight all-Brazil affair

Since Argentina’s River Plate won the Copa Libertadores in 2018, only Brazilian teams have captured the most prestigious club tournament in South America

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022

Andean Community nations push for Venezuela, Chile to return to bloc

Representatives of the Andean Community bloc of nations - made up of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, said on Monday that they would like to bring Venezuela and Chile back into the group, as much of South America shifts left.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

Brighton 'agree deal' to sign teenager compared to Lionel Messi by Carlos Tevez

Brighton and Hove Albion have turned to South America for reinforcements once more, with teenage sensation Facundo Buonanotte on the verge of completing a move to the south coast

Daily Mirror · Aug 29, 2022