Luis Lacalle Pou, the son of a former president, will take office after his rival conceded defeat, four days after a close and contentious runoff election.
Tag: South America
Where Is the Amazon Rainforest Vanishing? Not Just in Brazil
Huge expanses of rainforest are being cut down in Colombia, Bolivia and Peru. The trend shows how advances in political stability and economic integration can drive deforestation.
Bolsonaro Fires Head of Agency Tracking Amazon Deforestation in Brazil
The president claimed a government monitoring agency had released deforestation data with the intent to harm Brazil’s image abroad, a decision that incited protests from environmental organizations.
Vatican Opens Door to Limited Ordination of Married Men as Priests
A proposed exception to the celibacy requirement would apply only in remote areas of the Amazon, but it is a significant shift in church policy.
Battle for .amazon Domain Pits Retailer Against South American Nations
A years-long battle over control of the domain name, which included promises of free Kindles, may soon be decided.
Trilobites: Watch Video of Type D Killer Whales, Rarely Seen by Humans
Scientists have collected skin samples from the unusual orcas, which could help determine whether they are a distinct cetacean species.
Guaidó Vows Prompt Return to Venezuela as Absence Saps Opposition’s Momentum
Juan Guaidó, who risks arrest if he goes back to Venezuela, has set a deadline of Monday morning for his return. With each day he stays away, the chance of the opposition fracturing grows.
Guyana’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote
The collapse of the government comes less than four years after a multiracial coalition defeated a powerful political party that held power for decades.
‘Like a Terror Movie’: How Climate Change Will Cause More Simultaneous Disasters
By the end of this century, some parts of the world could face as many as six climate-related crises at the same time, researchers have concluded.