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Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protestsBolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a 90-day state of emergency, deploying soldiers and bulldozers to dismantle disruptive anti-go...
500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space foodRare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologi...
Scientists believe they finally understand the purpose of Peru’s mysterious mountain holesArchaeologists have uncovered the true purpose of Monte Sierpe in Peru. This ancient site, featuring thousands of small pits, served as a v...
NASA Satellite Captures Fiery Autumn Transformation in PatagoniaNASA's Landsat 9 captured stunning images of Patagonian forests ablaze with autumn colors on April 12, 2026. This vibrant display, driven b...
What Secrets Lie Beneath Ecuador’s Dense Rainforest? LiDAR ExplainsArchaeologists in Ecuador uncovered a hidden ancient Yumbo civilization using LiDAR technology. The discovery reveals over 200 mounds, 100 ...
What Secrets Lie Hidden in Peru’s 4,000-Year-Old Cosmic Mural?Archaeologists unearthed a vibrant 4,000-year-old mural in Peru's Supe Valley. This artwork features raised designs and depicts birds, fish...
Ancient temple discovery in Bolivia sheds new light on the mysterious Tiwanaku civilizationArchaeologists discover an ancient temple complex, Palaspata, in the Bolivian Andes. The temple belonged to the Tiwanaku civilization. It c...
Centre approves potato research centre in Agra with Rs 111.5 cr assistanceThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹111.5 crore proposal to set up the South Asia regional research centre of the International Pota...
Peru's oldest resident turns 124 years old, eyes Guinness World RecordPeru's Marcelino Abad, a resident of the Andean region, is claimed to be the world's oldest person at 124 years old, born in 1900. The Peru...
1,000-year-old child mummies discovered by archaeologists in Lima's sacred ceremonial groundThe discovery took place in what was once a sacred ceremonial space in one of Lima's oldest neighbourhoods. Researchers suggest that the ch...
New archaeological discovery sheds light on ancient cultures: 4,000-year-old polychrome wall found in Northern PeruArchaeologists have discovered an ancient polychrome wall in northern Peru that is estimated to be over 4,000 years old. The wall, believed...
Captive wonder: Rare albino puma cub born in Nicaragua's Thomas Belt ZooA snow-white albino puma cub, the first of its kind to be born in captivity in Nicaragua, is being cared for in a sealed cage to ensure its...
7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes northern PeruThe strong quake hit at a depth of 131 kilometers (81 miles), according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru. Its epicenter was 98 kilomete...
The Ghan, Glacier Express are some iconic rail trips that need to be on your bucket listThe scenic views of peaks, rivers and valleys as the train chugs at an ideal pace, makes for a family vacation that promises much bonding.
Donald Trump appoints Indo-American Krishna R Urs as US Ambassador to PeruThe appointee, Krishna R Urs, earlier served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs and Chief US Government Aviation ...
From potatoes to apples, one third of what we eat today is foreignYou may be surprised to know that profusion of foreign veggies & fruits in local market is not a recent phenomenon.
Trekker's paradise: Visit the mountains of Patagonia near San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina for an enthralling experienceTrekking tours in Argentina are as varied as the landscapes of the Argentinian Andes, you could also hike along the valleys and ridges of t...
- SELA to hold meeting with India, Russia, China
The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System will meet next week with India, Russia and China to assess the current state of economic r...
- Development bank says remittances sliding for 2009
The amount of money sent home by foreign workers _ most in the United States _ is expected to fall for Latin America and the Caribbean as a...
- Latin America lenders grant $9.3 bn in crisis aid
Three Latin American lenders pledged Monday to supply $9.3 billion in emergency aid to help countries across the region ease cash-supply pr...