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Smaller South American nations defy financial odds to reach Paris
Reuters· 5 days agoFor Uruguayan sailor Dolores Moreira, renting a boat and towing it across Europe to compete at the...
Tsunami warning and fears of 10ft waves after powerful earthquake in Peru
Metro· 5 days agoA tsunami alert was issued after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake stuck off the coast of Peru. The huge tremor happened out to sea around five miles from the Atiquipa district ...
7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Peru
Associated Press via Yahoo News UK· 5 days agoA magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook the southern coast of Peru early Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at 12:36 a.m. (0536 GMT). The epicenter was ...
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Peru
New York Times· 5 days agoA tsunami alert was lifted about an hour after the quake struck off the coast of the southern region of Arequipa. Note: Map shows the area with a shake...
Bolivia foils coup attempt: All you need to know
Al Jazeera· 6 days agoBolivian President Luis Arce thwarted an apparent attempted coup on Wednesday, as Army General Juan Jose Zuniga was arrested, hours after he led troops...
How Many Countries of South America Can You Name?
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 7 days agoFrom the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes Mountains, the fourth-largest continent is a treasure trove of natural wonders and historical sites. Let's explore the countries of South America and take a look at what makes each one unique.