South America's reputation usually swings between two extremes. There's the romantic side, with its mountains and beaches and ...

Trying to figure out whether South America is safe often feels like asking whether Europe or Asia is safe. It's one massive ...

The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States’ turning to coercion in its ...

From tough-on-crime politics to uneasy ties with Washington, Latin America's year-end story is one of a decisive rightward turn, insecurity at home and a more complicated relationship with the US.