October 13, 2017 Venezuela extends expired passports for two years amid paper and ink shortages Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro signed an emergency decree earlier this week extending expired passports for two more years amid a widespread shortage of paper and ink at the government agency that issues the travel documents.
October 6, 2017 YouTube removes ad for prostitute-filled 'Sex Island' getaway in Colombia A Colombian resort which is currently promoting a prostitute-filled “sex island experience” has had its steamy promotional video yanked from YouTube.
September 26, 2017 New assembly meets to re-write Venezuelan constitution as opposition leader restored to house arrest Venezuela’s controversial pro-government assembly got to work Friday on rewriting the country’s constitution, as a top opposition leader was released from prison.
September 26, 2017 Venezuela prison 'massacre' kills 37, governor says At least 37 people in a southern Venezuela prison died Tuesday night as a result of fighting between inmates and security officials, a governor in the South American country said.
September 18, 2017 Pope Francis in Colombia visit urges priests, citizens to welcome sinners Pope Francis flew to a rain-soaked Medellin on Saturday to console orphans, the poor and sick — and to demand priests and ordinary Colombians look beyond rigid church doctrine to care for sinners and welcome them in.
March 15, 2017 Eco-friendly hostel in Ecuadoran rainforest could be yours for just $29 Would you like to own this gorgeous hostel in the tropical rainforest?
February 3, 2017 Another baby dolphin dies due to selfie-taking tourists Sadly, this isn't the first time this has happened.
January 2, 2017 Star gazing adventure in Chile’s Atacama Desert There’s a mystical, otherworldly appeal to the vast, dramatic landscapes of the Atacama Desert, known for being the world's highest and driest desert.
December 27, 2016 Off-the-radar lodges of Latin America Vaya Adventures founder Jim Lutz shares his short list of distinctive lodgings in seven Central and South American countries and why these relatively undiscovered gems deserve a visit.
December 9, 2016 Rio mayor-elect proposes tourist tax to reimburse visitors who get mugged Crivella's new initiative could result in a new tax for incoming air travelers.
