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Pope Leo XIV will meet with victims of clergy abuse during his November trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The meetings reflect the Vatican's ongoing commitment to healing and making the Church safer for everyone.
Chile's under-20 rugby team claimed their first-ever championship title with a 30-17 victory over Belgium, capping an undefeated tournament run on home soil. The win validates a four-year youth development project and feeds talent into Chile's senior team as they chase qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Pope Leo XIV is back to work and celebrating Mass just days after lung cancer surgery, with doctors reporting excellent recovery progress. The 71-year-old pontiff still plans to visit South America next month.
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Brazil just passed a historic labor reform giving 37 million workers an extra day off each week. The country's Senate approved a constitutional amendment reducing the standard workweek from six days to five.
Brazil just gave 37 million workers an extra day off each week without losing a penny in pay. The constitutional amendment drops the standard workweek from 44 hours across six days to 40 hours across five days.
Scientists discovered three new species of giant waterlilies in just a few years, nearly doubling the known species from two to five. One species was found after a dramatic midnight boat expedition through the Colombian jungle.
The world's premier rugby tournament is going truly global, with the United States hosting in 2031 and South America mounting an ambitious four-nation bid for 2035. It's a historic expansion that could transform the sport's reach across two continents.
Diego Domínguez just became the first Paraguayan driver to win a World Rally Championship 2 event at home, making motorsport history in front of thousands of cheering fans. The victory marks a breakthrough moment for the small South American nation's racing scene.
After heavy rains trapped travelers on a remote Peruvian highway for nearly a week, authorities launched helicopter evacuations to bring everyone home safely. The successful rescue operation shows how crisis response teams overcame dangerous conditions to reach stranded families.
Agostina Hein just broke South American records and posted a time that would have won silver at the last Olympics. The 18-year-old Argentine could become only the third South American woman to ever medal in Olympic swimming.
A small Peruvian soccer team delivered the biggest victory in their nation's history against Brazilian powerhouses, led by an unlikely hero scoring three goals. Cienciano's stunning 6-1 demolition of previously unbeaten Botafogo proves underdogs can still shock the world.
Uruguay just made rugby history by appointing an entirely homegrown coaching staff, led by recent national team legends who hung up their boots this year. The bold move comes just over a year before the country competes in the 2027 Rugby World Cup.