South america
WATCH: Israel's rescue delegation returns home after week of intense aid operations in Venezuela
Since arriving, the delegation has worked alongside local forces on the ground to locate and rescue survivors and provide humanitarian aid where possible.
'We go down with the ship': Meet the homeless youth running Venezuela's earthquake shelters
Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors
Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis
Colombia unveils new 'Miranda' rifle to replace Israeli Galil
The rifle is made of 85% nationally manufactured components, with the goal being to reach full domestic manufacturing capabilities over the next few years.
Soldiers kidnapped during attack on the Ecuadorean president's convoy
The Italian ambassador to Ecuador, a Vatican official, UN, and EU officials were present during the attack.
Mayors of eight Colombian cities adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
The mayors promised to implement the definition as a guiding tool for supporting Jewish Communities in Colombia.
Checua mystery: 6,000-year-old genomes of extinct humans upend the peopling of South America
A previously unknown genetic group at preceramic Checua shows no ties to other prehistoric communities, suggesting isolated hunter-gatherers diverging from early South American settlers.
US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million
In a video posted to X, US Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.
Foreign ministers from Europe, the Americas issue new statements condemning Hamas
Ministers, who include those from France, Canada, and the UK, released new public statements last weekend condemning Hamas and called for the immediate release of the remaining hostages.
Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia
Geneticist Casas-Vargas: "That genetic traces of the original population disappear completely is unusual, especially in South America".
Major genomic study reveals humanity's longest prehistoric migration from Africa to South America
Reduction in genetic diversity in indigenous populations may have reduced their capacity to combat diseases.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Ecuador, buildings damaged
The quake struck at a depth of 23 km (14.29 miles), EMSC said, with Ecuadorean authorities ruling out issuing a tsunami warning.
Argentina's president to declassify Nazi files, expose how war criminals fled to Argentina
The newly released archives could provide deeper insight into the extent of local support that enabled arrival of the fleeing Nazis.
