Latest from South America

Thousands of people who back far-right president gathered outside an army headquarter.

The PM has drawn on the wisdom of the Lord of the Rings star in a business speech.

More than 100 hectares of the island have been charred including the Unesco site.

The far-right wave Jair Bolsonaro rode to the presidency remains a force.

Hurricane Orlene is expected to make landfall early next week.

'Fat Leonard' could become bargaining chip for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

The dark past of the man charged with murdering Colombian woman in Christchurch.

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President Fernández called it 'the most serious incident since we recovered democracy'.

El Jefe is the jaguar believed to have travelled the farthest across the border.

Three more suspects have been arrested after the slaying of a journalist and expert.

The man charged with murdering Juliana Herrera has appeared in court again today

Rescue team travelled over 2 hours on the river and into the woods to reach burial spot.

Veteran journalist went missing in Javari Valley after receiving threats on research trip.

Brazilian authorities are coming under enormous pressure to find Phillips and Pereira.

Charges relating to bringing 50kg of the drug to NZ have been denied.

The Pearl Jam drummer has issued a statement regarding his comments about Taylor Hawkins.

After Covid closures, tourists are heading back to the ancient Inca trails

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New York Times: "I don't think that the snake had a very good time," one researcher said.

Issue of age of consent in South America raised during proceedings.

The Colombian conceded he could have acted differently; judge said actions were justified.

You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.

The family of a Colombian woman allegedly murdered in Christchurch speak to the Herald.

LATAM is back as the only commercial link between New Zealand and the South America.

The real name of this famous site may have been lost in translation, say historians.

The musician's flight was forced to make an emergency landing.

The two young children, aged 8 and 6, survived in the jungle for a month.