South America - Page 2

June 30, 2026

Trump admin backs Bolivia state of emergency as leftist ex-leader's loyalists fracture nation

Bolivia's pro-U.S. government declares a state of emergency after 50 days of blockades led by former socialist President Evo Morales and his supporters.

June 29, 2026

US military touts work to assist in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes

The United States military is helping with disaster relief in Venezuela following the earthquakes that wreaked havoc in the South American country.

June 27, 2026

Venezuelan earthquake death toll hits at least 920 as US rescuers race against critical survival window

Venezuela was hit with 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes on Wednesday, and, in the aftermath, aid agencies are still trying to find people who are trapped.

June 26, 2026

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to at least 589, with thousands reported missing

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 589 with over 2,980 injured as U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jarrard arrives in Caracas to coordinate relief.

June 24, 2026

Colombia's 'El Tigre' secures presidency as leftist rival finally concedes defeat

After initially challenging the results, Colombia's leftist candidate conceded a razor-thin loss to conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella.

June 22, 2026

Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

Trump congratulated de la Espriella on his apparent Colombia election win. With 99.9% counted, he leads 49.7% to 48.7%, but rival Cepeda has launched a challenge over voting irregularities.

June 21, 2026

Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election

Abelardo de la Espriella, known as El Tigre, rides voter frustration over crime and cartels in Colombia's high-stakes presidential runoff election.

June 7, 2026

Pro-US conservative faces leftist in Peru's high-stakes presidential runoff

Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez face off in Peru's pivotal presidential runoff, a race that could determine the country's alignment with Washington or a leftward shift.

June 5, 2026

US, Shield of the Americas condemn 'ongoing efforts' to overthrow Bolivia's elected president amid unrest

The U.S. and the Shield of the Americas countries condemned ongoing efforts to overthrow Bolivia's elected President Rodrigo Paz amid weeks of mass protests.

June 1, 2026

Medical cart carrying injured soccer player runs into teammate in insane scene in Ecuadorian league

An Ecuadorian league soccer player was hit by a medical cart on the field after stepping in front of it, and the driver attempted to casually drive off.