South america

US push for Western Hemisphere dominance could extend to Cuba and Nicaragua, experts say

Trump's new policy, which he calls the “Donroe" Doctrine, aims to establish US dominance throughout the Western Hemisphere by replacing regime leaders with US-allied governments.

The US flag flutters at the US embassy in Caracas on March 14, 2026, ten days after the restoration of diplomatic relations following the capture of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid.
Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks at Yeshiva University in Manhattan, in New York City, US, March 9, 2026.

Argentina assumes presidency of IHRA, commits to fighting antisemitism

A parrot. Illustration.

DNA study reveals millenia-old live parrot trade spanning South America

Honduras President Nasry Asfura

CAM in Spanish meets with Honduran President Nasry Asfura to boost regional antisemitism fight


Iran, Bolivia defense ministers sign memorandum - analysis

"We maintain that improving the bilateral defense relations will lead to increasing the Bolivian government's deterrence power," Ashtiani was quoted by the official news agency IRNA as saying.

Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani reacts during a meeting of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela June 12, 2023

Early humans wore sloth bones as jewellery – study

The study also found further evidence that people lived in central Brazil either during or before the end of the last ice age.

 Ernesto Novoa, Inventory Specialist on the Tomayate River project, removes earth around remains of a Giant Sloth found near the river 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) outside San Salvador, June 25, 2001

Bolsonaro's career wrecked as Brazil court forms majority to bar him for 8 years

Four out of seven justices voted to convict Bolsonaro for abuse of power and misuse of the media.

 Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a ceremony to mark 1000 days in government at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil September 27, 2021.

Uruguay to melt down, recast bronze Nazi eagle into a dove of peace

“This idea of transforming a symbol of hatred, of war, of atrocity into a symbol of peace well, I feel very honored to be given the responsibility to carry out this task,” - Pablo Atchugarry

 A Nazi flag with an eagle and a swastika is seen in a cupboard at the auction house Hermann Historica in Munich, Germany, November 20, 2019. Several hundred Nazi objects were up for auction, amongst them Adolf Hitler's hat and one of Eva Braun's dresses.

Argentina requests INTERPOL arrest Lebanese citizens in AMIA bombing case

At least some of the Lebanese suspects are suspected of being in Paraguay or Brazil.

 Rescue workers search for survivors and victims in the rubble left after a powerful car bomb destroyed the Buenos Aires headquarters of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA), in this July 18, 1994 file photo

Iranian president arrives in Cuba as part of South America trip

In Venezuela, he spoke about the need to confront the US and create a “new world order” that would overturn the US-led world order that has existed since the end of the Cold War. 

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a cabinet meeting in Tehran, last week.

Raisi talks Iranian-Venezuela 'new world order' in S. America trip

Raisi is also expected to travel to Nicaragua and Cuba on this trip.

 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro presents Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi with the "Orden Libertadores y Libertadoras de Venezuela" decoration as they meet at the Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela June 12, 2023.

Iran’s Raisi visits Venezuela: Here's what to watch out for - analysis

There are several key areas that are important to focus on regarding Iran’s influence in South America and this trip specifically, with Iran hoping to boost ties in the region.

 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro presents Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi with the "Orden Libertadores y Libertadoras de Venezuela" decoration as they meet at the Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela June 12, 2023.

Iran is a real threat - opinion

ABOVE THE FOLD: Iranian leadership has proven, time and time again, that negotiations and agreements are simply a cover for their master plan. Time and time again the West has played into their hands.

 IRAN’S SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei views a model of a nuclear facility in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran seeks South American influence with Cuba, Venezuela tour - analysis

Iranian media profiled the trip noting that Iran’s president believes that the countries of South America want to pursue an “independent” policy.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi disembarks from a plane upon arrival at Damascus airport, Syria May 3, 2023.