Trying to figure out whether South America is safe often feels like asking whether Europe or Asia is safe. It's one massive continent with wildly different countries, and lumping them together doesn't ...

South America's reputation usually swings between two extremes. There's the romantic side, with its mountains and beaches and culture that pulls in travelers from everywhere. Then there's the darker ...

Juan Forero is the Journal's South American bureau chief, overseeing coverage of politics, the environment, development and conflict from Brazil to Colombia and countries in between.

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought free trade agreement on Saturday, strengthening commercial ties in the face ...

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.

In a few weeks, workers on opposite banks of the Paraguay River are expected to guide the final sections of a new ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. EU and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations signed a landmark trade deal Saturday after 25 years of ...