The pontiff’s tumor forces a rethink of his schedule, puts the November trip to Latin America in doubt, and raises questions about the future of his mandate
A UNICEF report shows how droughts and floods threaten access to food, water, and education for more than 25 million children. Central America and the Caribbean are the regions of greatest concern
Attendees seek to balance north-south dialogue and build alternatives to the far-right advance across the continent
The representative is leading a Capitol delegation to the Panamerican Congress, a meeting in Montevideo of progressive leaders to address the challenges of Trump’s imperialism on the continent
Twenty countries have implemented the measure based on dozens of studies and reports, but the industry insists there are negative economic consequences
A study estimates that 25% of matches are likely to be played in unhealthy heat. The risk of ‘the most extreme conditions’ has almost doubled compared to the 1994 World Cup in the USA
A German foundation is taking the pulse of the region, which has become the main stage for the power struggle between the two superpowers
In 2022, the cartel leader was linked to the murder of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci
Argentine cattle ranchers believe the protests by European farmers are politically motivated and see an opportunity to improve their exports
A former fishing town became the promised land of hippies, artists and alternative travelers — though today, it is also an exclusive destination for celebrities
In ‘My KGB Nanny’, the writer explores the multiple identities of the Spanish woman who directed Moscow’s South American regional espionage network from Montevideo, where she cared for the author and other children
Food shortages are worsening, and although a more cooperative social and scientific vision offers hope, if the crisis is comprehensive and global, the measures to counter it must be as well
Over the past 20 years, the home ownership rate in many countries in the region has fallen by as much as 15 to 20 percentage points
The widow of José Mujica remembers him during a conversation with EL PAÍS in the country house where they shared a life together. Topolansky, who previously served as a senator and as the vice president of Uruguay, and her husband dedicated themselves to politics for 40 years
The former president of Uruguay and Latin American leader died at his ranch near Montevideo at the age of 89
The former guerrilla fighter and symbol of the Latin American left has died after a long battle with cancer. He captivated the world with his steadfast commitment to frugality and simplicity
The U.S. President has announced his tariff plan, however, he did not mention measures against Mexico or Canada
In Chilean fields, techniques are beginning to be adopted to reduce water consumption in crops by more than 50% and to grow in extreme weather conditions
The pact between the two blocs will have to overcome the obstacles to ratification, which will come mainly from France
Yamandú Orsi defeated the conservative candidate Álvaro Delgado in a race marked by civility. The outcome bucks the populist, conservative trend on display elsewhere in the Americas, from Milei in Argentina to Trump in the US
At 89-years-old, the former president of Uruguay has beaten cancer. In this interview with EL PAÍS, conducted at his home on the outskirts of Montevideo, where he is still recovering from the after-effects of treatment, he discusses life and death, resentment, happiness and his political legacy
The former president will join the campaign in support of Yamandú Orsi. Luis Lacalle Pou — who cannot run again due to constitutional term limits — is backing Álvaro Delgado
China, Norway and Australia are working on different zero-emission initiatives, such as a ferry that will link Argentina and Uruguay and a freight vessel that can move 10,000 tons
The filmmaker, who has loved the franchise since he was a small child in Uruguay, says that he wanted to create a movie that would link all the sequels and prequels
EL PAÍS predicts the outcome of the tournament, in which Argentina and Brazil start as favorites, although in one out of every three simulations another team will win. Predictions are updated every day
From June 20 to July 14, the United States will be filled with fans from all over the continent. Here is the complete schedule of the championship
The final match of this edition of the tournament organized by CONMEBOL and CONCACAF will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
