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Niger Police Seize Cocaine Worth Nearly $9 Million From Mayor's Truck; Illegal Drug Believed to Come From South America

The Niger police have seized more than 440 pounds of cocaine worth around $8.7 million inside a government official's vehicle.

Cocaine Found in Christmas Cards Bound for New York at Guyana Post Office

Nov 28, 2021 11:18 PM EST By Mary Webber

A 3.4 million Guyanese dollar or nearly US$17,000 worth of cocaine was found in five sealed brown envelopes with Christmas cards at a post office in Guyana.

500 Packages of Cocaine With Liverpool FC Branding Bound for Brazil Seized in Paraguay

Nov 27, 2021 05:13 AM EST By Jess Smith

Authorities in Paraguay have seized 500 packages of cocaine with Liverpool FC branding on Wednesday.

Marine Veteran Turned Cartel Boss Pleads Guilty to Drug-Trafficking Operation Moving Tons of Cocaine From South America to Mexico-U.S.

Nov 12, 2021 03:35 AM EST By Mary Webber

A U.S. Marine veteran has pleaded guilty to organizing a drug-trafficking operation that moved South American-sourced cocaine through Mexico and to the U.S.

'Mother Caravan': New Caravan of Thousands of Migrants Continue to March Toward U.S.-Mexico Border, Texas Buckles Up

Oct 26, 2021 08:17 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Texas is preparing to face the approaching "Mother Caravan" of migrants, which Mexico's National Guards were unable to stop on Saturday.

Mexico's Jalisco Cartel Extending Power Throughout Central America, South America

Oct 19, 2021 12:24 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Mexican drug cartel, Jalisco cartel, has been expanding its criminal connections into Central America and South America through alliances, threatening authorities, and appropriating drug routes.

Lionel Messi Surpasses Brazil Legend Pele for Most International Goals by a South American Men's Player

Sep 10, 2021 11:10 PM EDT By Jess Smith

Argentine star Lionel Messi became the top international goal scorer in South American history on Thursday, overtaking Brazil legend Pele.

Avoid These 3 Worst Vacation Spots in South America At All Costs

Oct 28, 2020 12:15 AM EDT By D. Cruz

South America does have some great places to visit but, just like any other region, it also has some of the worst vacation spots.

These Latin American Comfort Food Make Everything Better!

Oct 15, 2020 08:01 AM EDT By Tiziana Celine

Nothing summons a sense of home quite like the scent of delicious Latin American food cooking on the stove!

Top 3 Richest South American Countries

May 15, 2020 05:22 AM EDT By Mary Quill

Find out here about the top three richest countries in South America.

Murder Files: 4 Most Notorious Serial Killers in South American History

Apr 02, 2020 12:33 PM EDT By Danielle Ong

Serial killers are some of the vilest creatures on earth. Here are five of the most notorious serial killers in South America.

Unsolved Mysteries: Disappearances in South America

Apr 02, 2020 06:30 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Disappearances and murders occur all over the globe. With technology, investigators have solved numerous cases. But there are some cases that even modern-technology can't crack.

5 Things You Must Not Do When Backpacking in South America

Feb 26, 2020 06:20 PM EST By Amy Santiago

Before you plan to go backpacking in the Latin American continent, take note of these five things you must not do.

El Niño Causing Andean Glaciers to Melt at Fastest Rate in Years

Jan 26, 2016 12:12 PM EST By Tequan Wright

New data revealed tropical glaciers are melting at the fastest rate in over a decade due to the latest El Niño event.

Copa America: Neymar's Time to Shed Robin Label

Jun 08, 2015 02:59 PM EDT By Damon Salvadore

Neymar is one of the best soccer players in the world today, but many still feel as if he is a product of Lionel Messi's outstanding offense. Neymar has a chance to do something Messi has never done.

Taking a Look at the Best Players at This Year's Copa America

Jun 02, 2015 12:48 PM EDT By Damon Salvadore

The 2015 Copa America is looming. So many great soccer players will be on display in Chile this summer representing their country. Here, we list the 10 best players playing in the 2015 Copa America.