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A soccer team playing third-tier football just three years ago now leads Argentina's top league and remains undefeated in their first-ever South American championship. Independiente Rivadavia's fairytale rise proves underdogs can compete with giants.
Over 4,600 families in two Chilean cities are now cooking and heating with a pioneering blend of green hydrogen and natural gas, cutting carbon emissions without changing their appliances or bills. This first-of-its-kind project in South America is proving clean energy can seamlessly fit into everyday life.
Scientists just released the first detailed map of where 89 threatened migratory birds travel across North, Central, and South America. The free tool helps protect species by showing exactly where they breed, rest, and winter during their incredible journeys.
Colombia is taking a major step toward clean energy with a new renewable energy auction that could bring solar and wind projects to the South American nation. Energy Minister Edwin Palma will promote the initiative to investors in New York next week.
Thousands of Chilean families are now cooking and showering with a groundbreaking fuel blend that cuts carbon emissions without changing their bills or appliances. It's the first project of its kind in South America.
A small South American nation is defying global economic headwinds with the fastest growth in the Western Hemisphere. Guyana's oil discoveries are transforming it into an economic powerhouse, with growth rates that eclipse every other country in Latin America and the Caribbean. #
Chilean authorities dismantled a five-year smuggling operation that stole nearly $1 billion worth of copper, arresting 25 people in one of South America's largest organized crime takedowns. The coordinated raid across seven regions recovered 187 tonnes of metal and exposed how thieves exploited legitimate trade systems.
Argentina's massive Vaca Muerta oil field is transforming the country from an energy importer into an exporter, flipping decades of economic vulnerability on its head. Higher global oil prices now boost Argentina's economy instead of straining it.
Chile just greenlit three major renewable energy projects worth over $1 billion, marking a significant leap forward in the country's clean energy transformation. The approval signals growing confidence in South America's renewable energy future.
New Zealand's national soccer team just scored their first-ever victory against a South American nation after 20 tries. The All Whites beat Chile 4-1 at Eden Park, ending a seven-loss streak and giving fans something to celebrate ahead of the World Cup.
Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela are joining forces on a groundbreaking plan to protect two massive catfish species that feed millions and keep the Amazon's rivers healthy. It's the first time South American nations have coordinated this way to save fish that swim thousands of miles across borders.
South America's biggest clean energy event is coming to Santiago this week, bringing together global tech giants and renewable energy leaders. The two-day summit aims to accelerate the region's energy transition and showcase Chile as a clean energy powerhouse.
A termite with a head shaped like a sperm whale has stunned researchers exploring South American rainforests. The discovery reveals there's still so much life on Earth waiting to be found.
Siemens announced that Chile's next generation of data centers will be powered entirely by renewable energy and battery storage. This marks a major shift toward sustainable tech infrastructure in one of South America's fastest-growing digital markets.
The United States and Venezuela are reestablishing diplomatic relations after almost 10 years, opening a new chapter focused on democratic transition and cooperation. The breakthrough came after high-level visits and signals a major shift in how both nations will work together moving forward.
Scientists in Colombia just cracked the code on growing abarco trees, one of South America's most valuable timber species, after six years of careful study. Their findings could transform reforestation efforts and help forests thrive as the climate shifts.
Ecuador and the United States have joined forces to combat drug trafficking that's fueled violence in the South American nation. The partnership marks a major step in reclaiming safety for millions of Ecuadorians.
Millions across North and South America can witness a stunning total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning, painting the moon deep red for about an hour. No special equipment needed, just clear skies and wonder.
After 25 years of negotiations, Argentina's Congress has overwhelmingly approved a landmark trade agreement that will open markets for 700 million consumers across South America and Europe. The deal removes tariffs on 92% of exports and creates one of the world's largest free trade zones.
A 28-minute film convinced organizers of South America's largest fishing tournament to exclude a critically endangered species for the first time in 63 years. The guitarfish, which gives birth in Argentine coastal waters, now has a fighting chance.
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