The last time Jhonattan Vegas returned to his native Venezuela was about a decade ago. Even though he’s the only golfer to represent his country in the Olympics, twice, in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. Even though he’s the first and only person from there to earn a PGA Tour card and win.

Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, on Friday issued a decree that gives him emergency powers, to respond to an outbreak of

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This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from Latin America and the Caribbean. The selection was curated by AP photographer Esteban Félix,

Rabbi Moshe Herson, the Head Shliach of New Jersey who was born in Brazil and built the Rabbinical College of America campus in Morristown, passed away a month after his wife.

Embark on an adventure from the Andes to the Amazon with ‘Voetspore's’ new season, showcasing South America’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures.

They came from Haiti, Venezuela and around the world, pulling small rolling suitcases crammed with clothing and stuffed animals to

More than 8,000 civilians fled the violence, with many seeking shelter in government facilities or hiding in the mountains.

The South Asian neighbours tried hard to enlist the support of the local media and the authorities, while Brasilia stayed neutral.

The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S.

The South American tapir, one of the largest land mammals on the continent, has resurfaced in the Atlantic Forest for the first time in over a century. Scientists captured footage of not just one but three tapirs roaming through Cunhambebe State Park,

Rio Police believe the victim was stabbed during a robbery A 39-year-old Chilean tourist identified as Javier Valdés Susarte was found dead at a Rio de Janeiro favela, it was reported Thursday in ...