Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidencyWith almost all of the votes counted, Milei had 55.7% and Economy Minister Sergio Massa had 44.3%, according to Argentina's electoral authority.
Father of star soccer player freed after kidnapping in ColombiaLuis Díaz's parents Luis Manuel Díaz and Cilenis Marulanda were kidnapped by an armed guerrilla group late last month in their hometown of Barrancas.
'Taylor Swift Act' would target ticket scalpersSimone Marquetto announced on social media that she would be introducing the "Taylor Swift Act" in Brazil.
Woman pronounced dead knocks on coffin, found alive during wakeThe 76-year-old in Ecuador astonished her family when she was found to be alive after knocking on her coffin during her wake.
Fire deep in gold mine in southern Peru kills 27 workersA short circuit may have set off an explosion about 330 feet below the surface, according to preliminary investigations.
Colombia proposes shipping invasive hippos to India, MexicoScientists are warning that the hippos do not have a natural predator in Colombia and are a potential problem for biodiversity.
Mexican president says Tesla to build plant in MexicoThis would be Tesla's third plant outside the U.S., after one in Shanghai and one near Berlin.
Heinz locates man who survived on ketchup while stuck at seaHeinz launched a social media campaign to help locate Elvis Francois after learning he survived on ketchup while stuck at sea for 24 days.
Downpour kills at least 36 in Brazil, cities cancel CarnivalSome of the hardest-hit cities that are under a state of emergency, including Sao Sebastiao, Ubatuba, Ilhabela and Bertioga, canceled their festivals.
Brazil's Bolsonaro applies for 6-month US visitor visaThe former president applied for the visa amid an investigation into whether he had any role in inciting an uprising in Brazil's capital.
Protests move into Peru's capital, met by tear gas and smokeThe protests have been marked by Peru's worst political violence in more than two decades.
How political unrest escalated into violence in BrazilThousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro broke through barriers to protest the inauguration of the country's new president.
Police officer burned to death amid anti-government unrest in PeruThe 29-year-old officer was killed when his patrol car was set on fire by a mob of protesters in Juliaca, a city near the border with Bolivia.
As Brazilian Officials Disperse Rioters, Bolsonaro Remains In FloridaFormer president Jair Bolsonaro is in Florida as his country deals with riots brought on by his supporters, who want him restored to power.
Authorities In Brazil Seek To Punish Pro-Bolsonaro RiotersThe protesters were seeking military intervention to either restore Jair Bolsonaro to power or oust the newly inaugurated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Pro-Bolsonaro Rioters Storm Brazil's Top Government OfficesU.S. President Joe Biden told reporters that the riots in Brazil were “outrageous.”
Fans Mourn Pelé At Public Viewing In Brazil StadiumPelé's coffin was placed on the field at Vila Belmiro Stadium, where he scored some of his best goals.
Brazil's Lula Sworn In, Vows Accountability And RebuildingLula's presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades in Brazil.
Brazil Mourns Pelé, Who Made Every Part Of The Country ProudThe soccer star died Thursday at the age of 82.
Peru's Accidental President Fails To Quell Violent ProtestsProtesters are demanding ousted leader Castillo’s freedom, Boluarte’s resignation, and the immediate scheduling of elections to pick a new president.
Peru's New Government Declares Police State Amid ProtestsThe declaration includes the suspension of the rights of “personal security and freedom,” including the rights of assembly and freedom of movement.
Peru's President Ousted By Congress In Political CrisisLawmakers voted 101-6 to remove President Pedro Castillo from office after he tried to dissolve the legislature to prevent an impeachment vote.
Biden Eases Venezuela Sanctions As Opposition Talks ResumeUnder the new policy, profits from the sale of energy would be directed to paying down debt owed to Chevron.
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Tells Supreme Court Election 'Is Over'There had been speculation the far-right incumbent might fight the presidential election result after losing to leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Lula Da Silva Defeats Bolsonaro To Become Brazil's President AgainLula da Silva's victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.
What Brazil's Election Could Mean In The Fight For DemocracyBrazil's runoff election Sunday pits incumbent right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro against left-wing former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Rain-Fueled Landslide Sweeps Through Venezuela Town; 22 DeadRescuers were carrying out search operations with trained dogs and drones as dozens of people remained missing after the landslide.
Venezuelans Become Second-Most-Stopped Group At U.S. Southern BorderIn August, U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped more than 25,000 people from Venezuela at the southern border — a 43% monthly increase.
Brazil Election Authority: Bolsonaro, Da Silva Headed To RunoffFormer Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro will head to a runoff vote on Oct. 30.
Brazil Holds Historic Election With Lula Against BolsonaroThe race pits incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro against his political nemesis, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Worst Brazil Forest Fires In A Decade, Yet Election SilenceSatellite sensors detected over 42,000 fires in the Amazon in 30 days, according to Brazil's national space institute.
Attempt To Kill Argentina VP Fails When Handgun MisfiresThe attack came as the vice president is facing a trial for alleged acts of corruption during her 2007-2015 presidency.
Ex-Rebel Takes Oath As Colombia President In Historic ShiftSen. Gustavo Petro won the presidential election in June by beating conservative parties who failed to connect with frustrated voters.
Fire Kills 49 After Apparent Riot Attempt At Colombia PrisonThe director of the national prison system said inmates had set mattresses on fire without considering the consequences.
