January 8, 2023 Dad in Ecuador legally changes gender identity in desperate bid to win custody of children An Ecuadorian dad, René Salinas Ramos, legally changed his gender identity despite being a cisgender man to help him win custody of his kids during a legal battle with his ex-wife.
January 1, 2023 Brazil's Silva sworn in, pledges to rebuild country, hold outgoing Bolsonaro admin accountable Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn-in as president, promising to rebuild the country and hold members of his predecessor's administration accountable.
December 29, 2022 Brazil soccer legend Pelé dead at 82 Legendary soccer player Pelé dies at 82 years old after battling colon cancer.
December 18, 2022 Peru government reopens rails to Machu Picchu amid state of emergency with American tourists stranded The Government of Peru reopened railways to allow some tourists stranded near Machu Picchu to get out of the area and to an aiport to fly out of the country.
December 17, 2022 American professor stranded in Peru as protests rock the country: I don’t feel safe Arizona State University math professor Naala Brewer shares her harrowing story after being stranded in Peru during chaotic protests and unrest.
December 17, 2022 American tourists stranded near Machu Picchu, might not be home by Christmas as protests grip Peru Protesters in Peru have shut down airports, roads and train stations as they demand the release of allegedly corrupt former President Pedro Castillo and immediate elections.
December 17, 2022 ASU professor stuck in Peru amid violent protests Arizona State University math professor Naala Brewer shares how she got stuck in Peru after protests erupted in the South American country.
December 15, 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards names funniest animal photos of 2022: See the winning shots The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards reveals its 2022 list of winners. See the funny photos here. From a falling lion cub to a dismissive penguin and a soccer-loving hawk.
December 9, 2022 Former Peruvian President Castillo's impeachment: a warning sign to Latin America's left Observers say President Pedro Castillo's impeachment by Peru's Congress this week sent a damning message to Latin America's left that attempts to play fast and loose with the rules will be met with a stern institutional response.
December 9, 2022 World Cup 2022: Dutch force improbable tie but fall in penalty kicks; Argentina advances to semifinals For only the second time since 1990, Argentina will play in the World Cup semifinals after the team beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout Friday.