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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.
Archaeologists in Venezuela just uncovered a massive petroglyph complex that could be 8,000 years old, featuring ancient symbols of the sun, water, and ancestral spirits. The discovery is reshaping what we know about early human creativity in South America.
Chile just greenlit one of South America's largest energy storage systems that could power three-quarters of a million homes. The 750-megawatt-hour battery in Santiago marks a major leap forward for renewable energy reliability across Latin America.
A massive electric ferry being built in Australia will soon carry 2,100 passengers across South America's River Plate, powered by batteries equivalent to 487 Teslas. The China Zorrilla proves clean energy can work at giant scale.
A major beverage company in Chile just put South America's first long-haul electric semi truck on the road, capable of traveling 310 miles without charging. Six more electric trucks are arriving in the coming weeks as the country races toward carbon neutrality by 2050.
A 25-year-old skier just made history by winning South America's first Winter Olympics medal. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen dominated the giant slalom to claim gold for Brazil in a moment generations will remember.
Brazilian alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning South America's first Winter Olympics gold medal, turning Italy's slopes into a samba celebration during Carnival weekend. The 25-year-old's giant slalom victory represents a cultural breakthrough for a nation gaining global recognition beyond soccer and beaches.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history Saturday, delivering South America's first-ever Winter Olympic gold medal in a stunning giant slalom victory in Bormio, Italy. The 25-year-old skier, racing for his mother's homeland of Brazil, held his nerve against the world's best to claim a breakthrough moment for an entire continent.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning Brazil's first Winter Olympic medal, proving winter sports champions can come from anywhere. The alpine skier collapsed in tears after his giant slalom victory in Italy, inspiring a nation known for soccer to celebrate a new kind of hero.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning Brazil's first-ever Winter Olympics medal, claiming gold in giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Games. The 25-year-old skier's victory marks a breakthrough moment for South American winter sports.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning South America's first Winter Olympic medal, taking gold for Brazil in men's giant slalom. The 25-year-old skier collapsed in tears after his stunning victory, telling viewers that "your difference is your superpower."
Chile generated 77% of its electricity from renewable sources in December 2024, leading a global shift where renewables outpaced coal for the first time ever. The South American nation is proving that clean energy transitions can happen faster than expected.
Scientists just confirmed that a thriving South American civilization was fertilizing their corn crops with nutrient-rich seabird droppings by 1250, centuries before the Inca Empire rose to power. This simple but brilliant farming technique may explain how coastal communities grew wealthy enough to trade with neighbors and support growing populations.
Chile is recalibrating its clean energy timeline after learning tough lessons, pushing major green hydrogen targets from 2025 to 2035 while doubling down on its commitment to lead the renewable revolution. The South American nation's updated strategy shows how countries can adapt ambitious climate goals to economic reality without losing sight of the bigger prize.
A groundbreaking project in Chile is turning industrial emissions into sustainable fuel using green hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide. The initiative could establish South America's first commercial-scale facility converting renewable energy into clean transportation fuel.
A groundbreaking partnership is bringing technology to Brazil that transforms methane, a harmful greenhouse gas, into valuable graphene and clean hydrogen. The initiative positions South America as a regional hub for sustainable industrial materials.
A small Paraguayan soccer team nobody expected to win just defeated one of South America's most famous clubs in their first-ever Copa Libertadores match. 2 de Mayo's 1-0 victory over Alianza Lima proved that underdogs can still shock the world.
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