South America
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Amazon Sandbar Transforms into a Living Sea of Giant River Turtles
At dawn on the Guaporé River, the sand comes alive—not with ripples or wind, but with the heaving shells of…
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SPORTS
South American Stars Turn Club World Cup into European Runway
Five South American players didn't just represent their clubs at the Club World Cup—they auditioned for a continent. By tournament's…
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ECONOMY
How South America’s Rail Dream Could Reshape Global Trade
Imagine boarding a train on Brazil’s Atlantic coast at dawn and disembarking in Peru’s Pacific port of Chancay before dinner—without…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
South American Capybaras’ Viral Fame Hides Vital Ecosystem Service Role
Capybaras—the world's largest rodents—have charmed their way into viral fame with laid-back videos and plush toy spin-offs. But ecologists say…
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AMERICAS
Scorched in Greece, Frozen in South America: How a Swinging Climate Is Rewriting the Planet’s Extremes
As wildfires tear across Greece and freezing winds snap power lines in Argentina, the world is witnessing two distinct versions…
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AMERICAS
Panama Beach Stalls Migrants Making U-Turn to South America
Four years after caravans surged north through the Darién Gap, Panama is now seeing the same trail run in reverse.…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
South American Forests Still Lament the Lost Mastodon Gardeners
A vanished giant still shapes the fate of South America's woods. New fossil clues show that when the mastodon disappeared…
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ECONOMY
Crime and Ruin: The Hidden Costs of South American Gold
Gold demand drives an underground economy across South America. Criminal operations besiege communities from Peru's jungles with lost trees to…
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SPORTS
Sudamericana Cup Stirs Drama with Surprises and Disappointments
The Sudamericana Cup group phase is at its midpoint this year. A dramatic picture develops: underdogs win, favorites falter, plus…
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SPORTS
South American Football Cup: Violence, Upsets, Surprising Twists
The 65th Copa Libertadores tournament has been defined by unpredictable disruptions, including canceled matches and shocking fan violence, while clubs…
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