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A wildlife park just welcomed one of South America's rarest canines, and these pint-sized predators are already stealing hearts with their otter-like antics. The playful bush dogs are helping educate visitors about a species few people even know exists.
Brazil is rapidly becoming the world's next rare earth mining powerhouse, with over 2,700 projects underway to extract minerals critical for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and AI technology. The South American nation holds the planet's second-largest reserves and could finally break China's 90% stranglehold on global production.
Five South American countries just signed a historic agreement to fight organized crime together, sharing intelligence and coordinating border security. The Santiago Commitment promises concrete action to make neighborhoods safer across the region. #
Archaeologists using advanced laser technology discovered Betoma, a vast network of pre-Hispanic settlements in Colombia's Sierra Nevada that's 12 times larger than the famous Ciudad Perdida. The find is reshaping what we know about sophisticated indigenous civilizations that thrived in South America.
Brazilian energy leaders visited Chile's massive battery storage facility to learn how the South American nation is solving one of renewable energy's biggest challenges. The Diego de Almagro Sur II project stores enough solar power to supply over 55,000 homes.
Paraguay is opening its doors to large-scale solar power for the first time, marking a major shift for a country that has relied almost entirely on hydroelectric dams. This historic tender could transform how the landlocked South American nation powers its future.
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz just announced he and his cabinet ministers will slash their salaries by 50 percent during a time of national tension. The move comes as citizens protest austerity measures, rising costs, and fuel shortages across the country.
A Finnish company created a machine that plants trees, waters them, and prepares soil all at once, making large-scale forest restoration faster and easier. The invention could help restore millions of acres in South America where deforestation has taken its toll.
Five South American countries just launched the first international conservation plan to protect two iconic Amazon catfish that swim up to 7,500 miles in their lifetimes. The gilded catfish and Laulao catfish have lost 90% of their populations since the 1970s, but new protections offer real hope.
Six more countries just joined a global space treaty that now unites 67 nations in exploring the Moon and Mars safely together. Peru hosted the first South American workshop where nations practiced solving challenges they'll face on the lunar surface.
Chile brought nearly 30 leaders to the world's biggest hydrogen summit with a clear message: they're done planning and ready to build. The South American nation is transforming its renewable energy advantage into clean fuel that could power the world.
Brazil just opened Latin America's only particle accelerator-based health research complex, a game-changing facility that could transform how the region develops medicines and medical technology. The Arandus Complex marks a major leap toward healthcare independence for South America's largest nation.
While U.S. offshore wind projects face delays, countries across four continents are launching massive clean energy developments that will power millions of homes. From South America's first licensed wind farm to Germany's largest offshore project, the global renewable energy transition is accelerating faster than ever.
Argentina's inflation rate dropped to 2.6% in April, marking the first slowdown in nearly a year and bringing hope to millions struggling with rising prices. After two years of painful economic reforms, the country is seeing its lowest annual inflation in eight years.
Two South American neighbors are choosing dialogue over dispute to resolve environmental concerns about a major green hydrogen facility. Their collaborative approach offers a blueprint for balancing clean energy investment with local environmental protection.
A shepherd in Argentina stumbled upon a bizarre giant dinosaur that scientists say is filling crucial gaps in our understanding of how prehistoric titans evolved. The 155-million-year-old fossil is the first of its kind found in South America's Jurassic period.
A regional court just confirmed Colombia's right to make HIV treatment more affordable through compulsory licensing. The decision could help millions across South America access life-saving medication.
When gas shortages and contaminated fuel pushed prices sky-high, Bolivians turned lemons into lemonade by switching to electric vehicles. What started as a crisis became an unexpected green revolution in one of South America's highest cities.
Bolivians are switching to electric vehicles in record numbers, with EV ownership soaring from 500 to 3,352 in just five years. Fed up with fuel shortages and skyrocketing prices, drivers like artisan Simón Huanca are finding freedom on four electric wheels.
Chile's solar farms powered three-quarters of the nation's electricity at peak times in March, marking a major milestone in the country's clean energy transformation. The South American nation now generates nearly two-thirds of its power from renewable sources.
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