In 2026, 158 giant tortoises with Floreana ancestry were released on their native island, ending their extinction in the wild and restoring a key species.

Lula praised India's cultural welcome, recalling musical exchanges and highlighting strengthened Brazil-India ties through diplomacy, trade, and tech collaboration.

Brazilian influencer Bianca Dias, 27, died 18 days after plastic surgery from a pulmonary embolism.

Colombia identified priest Camilo Torres’ 1966 remains via DNA, honoring the 60th anniversary of his death.

Pope Leo XIV, first U.S.-born pope, to tour Italy in 2026, visiting sites affected by pollution and migration.

Antofagasta's 2025 EBITDA surged 52% to $5.2B, fueled by higher copper prices and strong by-product sales, despite slightly lower production.

Philippe Coutinho leaves Vasco da Gama due to mental exhaustion, citing fan backlash and emotional strain.

The Biden-era border policies enabled a surge in illegal crossings, prompting the Trump administration to reverse course and strengthen enforcement in 2025.

In 2026, Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival faced affordability challenges, prompting community leaders to launch free events to maintain accessibility and cultural inclusion.

India and Bolivia agreed to boost cooperation in solar energy, critical minerals, and digitalization during a meeting between their vice presidents in New Delhi on February 19, 2026.