Blow to President Gabriel Boric! Chile looks for way forward after rejecting new constitution
The large majority believe the current constitution needs changing, they just felt the proposed one was not a suitable replacement.
Sep 05, 2022, 15:06 PM IST
Enormous iceberg on course to collide with south Atlantic penguin colony island
Some species, like King penguins, travel for up to 16 days to find food. If the iceberg gets in the way, that foraging trip could take longer.
Dec 10, 2020, 00:19 AM IST
South America asks FIFA to suspend World Cup qualifiers amid COVID-19
According to CONMEBOL, the outbreak could have an impact on South American national teams that have members in Europe and if they are put in quarantine, they would have to stop playing.
Mar 12, 2020, 13:28 PM IST
Four planes make emergency landings in Chile and Peru after bomb threats
Two of the planes were operated by LATAM Airlines and two by Sky, a low-cost Chilean airline, the aviation authority said. Sky also reported that a third plane it operated was prevented from taking off because of a bomb threat.
Aug 17, 2018, 08:13 AM IST
Ecuador foreign minister says UK wants a solution to Assange standoff
A British court issued an arrest warrant for Assange when he failed to surrender to the court on June 29, 2012, and the Metropolitan Police Service is compelled to execute that warrant, the London police said in May.
Jun 23, 2017, 09:29 AM IST
Ecuador decides its future, and maybe Assange's, in runoff
Ecuador votes Sunday in a presidential runoff that will decide whether it follows Latin America's recent shift to the right, and could seal the fate of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Mar 31, 2017, 12:01 PM IST
Several strong earthquakes rattle coastal Ecuador leaving some areas without power
Several strong earthquakes rattled Ecuador's northwestern coast in the pre-dawn hours of Monday, leaving some areas without power but with no reports of casualties.
Dec 19, 2016, 18:16 PM IST
5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, damages homes; no casualties
Peru lies on the so-called "Ring of Fire" -- an arc of fault lines that circles the Pacific Basin and is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Dec 02, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Pele releases song celebrating 2016 Rio Olympics
The Olympics open August 5.
Jul 16, 2016, 23:34 PM IST
Brexit a chance for closer EU security ties: Germany
The EU should take advantage of Britain`s departure from the union to forge a common security policy.
Jul 13, 2016, 19:27 PM IST
61 migrants from Central, South America rescued in Mexico
Mexico's federal agents and marines rescued 61 Central and South American migrants during two different operations, federal and state authorities said on Saturday.
Jun 12, 2016, 09:24 AM IST
No laughing matter: WATCH national anthem blunder at Copa America Centenario
Uruguayans are the proud 15-time champions of South America, a continent which still continues to dominate the world football despite the presence of European powerhouses.
Jun 06, 2016, 07:32 AM IST
Death toll from Ecuador earthquake tops 650
Ecuador's government says the death toll from last week's devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake has risen to 654 with another 58 people missing.
Apr 24, 2016, 08:41 AM IST
Torrential rains, flooding kill at least 10 in South America
The epic rainfall also has driven 160,000 people from their homes in Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay, said officials.
Dec 28, 2015, 06:12 AM IST
Avian evolution linked to climate change: Study
New research led by the American Museum of Natural History reveals that the evolution of modern birds was greatly shaped by the history of our planet's geography and climate.
Dec 12, 2015, 16:11 PM IST
Peru Catholic society admits sex abuse probe against founder
A secretive Roman Catholic society with chapters across South America and in the US has revealed under pressure that a Vatican investigator is looking into allegations that its founder sexually molested young recruits.
Nov 01, 2015, 06:44 AM IST
Nearly 700 killed by Dengue in Brazil: Health Officials
Health officials in Brazil said Tuesday a record 693 people have died so far this year after contracting dengue fever, the deadly mosquito-borne disease running rampant across Central and South America.
Oct 07, 2015, 10:25 AM IST
Colombia-FARC peace deal `within six months`: President
The Colombian government and FARC rebels will sign a definitive peace deal within six months to end their half-century conflict, President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday as the two sides announced a major breakthrough.
Sep 24, 2015, 05:29 AM IST
GM first-quarter profit misses estimates on South America, Russia weakness
General Motors posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday on weakness in South America and Russia and a higher tax rate, sending shares down 3.5 percent.
Apr 24, 2015, 02:43 AM IST
