South america
Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties
With the election of the new right-wing president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia and Israel have restored ties that had been severed for two years under the previous administration.
Israeli man in his 60s dies in Peru after more than three years in prison
Israeli aid delegation begins work in Colombia following deadly earthquake
Yahalomi mother, daughter found in Buenos Aires after traveling there voluntarily, police say
Javier Milei wins big in Argentina’s midterms, reshaping political landscape
Argentine President Javier Milei’s party won big in midterms, gaining support to push ahead with his economic reforms.
Argentines vote in high-stakes test of Milei's libertarian vision
Argentines head to the polls in midterm elections seen as a referendum on President Javier Milei’s sweeping austerity plan, market reforms, and ties with Washington amid growing public discontent.
US military strikes suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific ocean
US strikes in the Pacific killed five alleged smugglers, expanding Trump’s counter-narcotics campaign and sparking outrage from Colombia over legality.
Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule
"This election marks a political turning point," said Glaeldys Gonzalez Calanche, analyst for the Southern Andes at International Crisis Group. "Bolivia is heading in a new direction," she said.
Banks in talks with US treasury to lend $20 billion to Argentina
Major US banks are in talks with the US Treasury to provide up to $20 billion in loans to Argentina, alongside a new $20 billion US currency swap line.
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.
