Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has promised a massive relief effort for north-eastern regions devastated by floods. After a visit to the worst-hit areas, President Lula approved more than $300m (£200m) in emergency aid.

Brazil rebuffed a U.S. appeal for new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, vowing during a visit from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton not to “bow down” to gathering international pressure. Brazilian President Luiz...

Hugo Chavez says he is starting to “bombard” clouds now that Cuba has provided Venezuela with cloud-seeding help in an effort to produce rain and alleviate the effects of a severe drought. The Venezuelan president said Saturday night that...

Now, he and hundreds of other successful farmers are replanting trees as part of an ambitious initiative to reduce deforestation. Their goal — to set aside one-third of their farms for native vegetation — is revolutionary in a region long...

A former Brazilian state legislator and TV host who authorities allege also was a drug dealer who ordered rivals killed has surrendered to police after being missing for four days, the government said Friday.

Train passengers in Brazil rampaged through a station and set a train on fire in protest against delays. Passengers at a Rio de Janeiro station became agitated at the news that they would not be reimbursed for a service interruption due to technical...

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the great Gods of International Sport have deemed Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, worthy of its finest competition: the 2016 Summer Olympics. I want to be excited about this; even the most cynical of persons will sprout a few...

The Amazon has always been Brazil’s version of the Wild West. Here’s one example why. Brazilian police are investigating a state congressman and former television presenter for his involvement in what they say was a violent scheme to boost...

Miss Venezuela was the fairest of them all once again, winning the 2009 Miss Universe crown for the second year straight and the sixth time since the pageant’s creation. Dressed in a flowing red gown, 18-year-old Stefania Fernandez hugged the...

Some 24,000 young men and children in Colombia’s three largest cities are member of criminal gangs, a study quoted by Caracol Radio revealed Friday. The researchers warn for an increasing amount of children younger than 14 who are recruited. The...