The Global Peace Index (GPI) from the renowned Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) assesses the state of global peace annually. It evaluates world peace based on 23 criteria, focusing primarily on ...

South America is the southern portion of the Americas. It ranks among the most peaceful continents in the world, as it has experienced no armed conflict since the dawn of the 21st century.

No two places are the same in South America, so it’s hard to know which region to explore first. To help you with your decision, we’ve rounded up a list of the continent’s best countries for ...

And like many other South American countries, Paraguay’s military has been closely tied with its politics. This led to the dictatorship of General Alfredo Stroessner, who took control in 1954 ...

South American countries that impose some of the world’s toughest barriers to trade escaped with just a 10% baseline tariff, boosting currencies and stocks in the region. Brazil imposes the ...

USAID Is Going Away. Here's What It's Been Doing in South America BRASILANDIA, Brazil (AP) — The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development will deliver a major blow to efforts ...