The U.S. military says the United States and Ecuador have begun a joint military operation against organized crime groups in the South American country. The U.S.

Trying to figure out whether South America is safe often feels like asking whether Europe or Asia is safe. It's one massive continent with wildly different countries, and lumping them together doesn't ...

This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Daniel Estrin. 2025 brought seismic political change to Latin America. Conservative and even far-right leaders won elections in several South American ...

In a year where cocaine and fentanyl garnered international attention, marijuana continued to play a key role within the regional criminal landscape. During 2025, marijuana was again one of the most ...