Mangino Schmid, one of the 16 survivors of the 1972 Andes plane crash, passed away in Montevideo just one day before his 71st ...

New research reveals that current global water models dramatically overestimate the amount of freshwater available for ...

The rarely-seen species with its distinct leaf-shaped nose was recorded in 10 new locations, including the eastern Ecuadorian ...

Narrated by Tom Hanks, NBC's The Americas continues tonight with a new episode! Here's your preview/viewing guide for Ep. 6: ...

Fragile highland ecosystems showed low resilience to fire, which renders them more vulnerable to long-term degradation.

Trekking with llamas in the Andes is an exceptional way to explore the gorgeous alpine landscapes of South America ...

Extreme weather and climate impacts had a damaging toll on Latin America and the Caribbean last year, resulting in dying ...

The nation’s massive copper deposits are key to meeting growing global demand. A battle has emerged over who gets to mine and ...

Scientists from the University of Sheffield will warn policymakers that the shrinking glaciers of the Andes threaten the ...