Here are the basic questions about what happened on Jan. 3, the context you should know, and where things could go next, answered.

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 ...

Politics, commodity exposure, and monetary policy are drawing eyes and capital to South America. Read more here.

Planning a trip to South America but worried about safety? You're not alone. The continent has long carried a reputation for crime and danger that can make even seasoned travelers hesitate. Yet this ...