Brazil has resumed electricity imports from Venezuela after six years to supply its northern Roraima state, in a measure aimed at reducing costs and diversifying the energy supply for consumers.

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday denied accusations that he orchestrated a coup to stay in office and ...

By Jack NicasPascale Bonnefoy and John Bartlett Jack Nicas reported from Rio de Janeiro, and Pascale Bonnefoy ... plots to topple Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s autocratic leader, and weeks ...

An anti-imperialist Brazilian journalist discusses the challenges and opportunities currently facing the region.

Children played at a park during summer vacation in Santiago, Chile. Bolivians held a ceremony to elect representatives for Chuta, Pepino and Chola — characters for Carnival.

Over 300 medals are to be won in the first-ever Olympics to be held in South America. Find out which sport is when in our schedule pages. Get ready to catch all the excitement from Rio de Janeiro.

(AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) Members of the Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school attend a Carnival rehearsal in the Vila Vintem favela of Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday ... soccer match against Bolivia in ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro recorded its hottest day in at least a decade when temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius (111 F) on Monday as residents flocked to the ocean to try to cool ...

Discover Rio de Janeiro's architectural marvels, blending modernism with rich cultural heritage in the Marvelous City.

A radiant Rio de Janeiro, bathed in sunlight and carried by the ocean breeze. The beach is full of life—children run across ...