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2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: 20-40 cm for South America Through Monday, Then Mostly Dry - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: 20-40 cm for South America Through Monday, Then Mostly Dry - SnowBrains

fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured

Peruvian Health Minister Juan Carlos Velasco Guerrero confirmed that one fan died and 47 others were injured, with three in critical condition following the incident at the stadium.
Liverpool FC
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?': the town divided between hope and fear in Brazil's Amazon oil rush

Oiapoque, Brazil, is poised for development through oil production, raising concerns about environmental impacts and Indigenous rights amid a global energy transition.
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Experience: I climbed the tallest tropical tree in the world

Conservation efforts in Borneo involve climbing trees to conduct research and monitor wildlife, highlighting the importance of forest preservation.
Madrid food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

A trip to Colombia in my 20s turned into 8 years freelancing in South America. Here's what I'd do differently.

A transformative experience in Colombia led to a successful freelance writing career in Ecuador after careful planning and saving.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

This Scenic Lakeside Town Was Named the Most Welcoming Destination in South America-and It Has Andes Views and Year-round Outdoor Adventure

San Martín de los Andes is recognized as the most welcoming destination in South America and ranks third worldwide according to Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The Nazca culture's legacy of adaptation offers clues to the current climate crisis

The Nazca culture's aqueducts and geoglyphs symbolize water and fertility, reflecting ancient wisdom still relevant today.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Chuquimamani-Condori Confirms New Los Thuthanaka Music, Shares Unreleased Songs

Chuquimamani-Condori debuted new music and announced a project, Waq'a, inspired by Aymara stories, set for release on April 3.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Green and Yellow: Two lines that separate me from my land

Palestinians commemorate Land Day, reflecting on historical dispossession and the enduring connection to their ancestral land.
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

2026 SnowBrains Winter Forecast for New Zealand - SnowBrains

The strongest El Niño signal still looks more likely later in 2026 than at winter's opening, so June behaves more like a bridge month than a fully mature event.
Snowboarding
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How weaving, glamping and kayak tours are helping to tackle deforestation in Argentina's Gran Chaco

Jorge Luna chose forest tourism over timber sales to combat deforestation and support local conservation efforts in Argentina's Gran Chaco forest.
#us-military-operations
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Drug Camp That Pete Hegseth Said U.S. Bombed in Ecuador Was Actually Dairy Farm: Rprt

The U.S. bombing campaign targeted a site claimed to be a narco-terrorist complex, but it was actually a cattle and dairy farm.
Madrid food
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Why Lima Is More Than a Stopover to Machu Picchu

Lima's youth are creating a vibrant cultural scene through music, fashion, and community despite political dissatisfaction.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

April 2026 State of the Western U.S. Snowpack: Worst Snow Year Ever? - SnowBrains

The snowpack in the U.S. is significantly below average due to insufficient snowfall and high temperatures this season.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

April 1 is supposed to be peak snow in California. Forget that this year

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 18% of average due to record heat and climate change, impacting water systems and increasing wildfire risks.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

These Popular Latin American Destinations Come With Varying Travel Advisories-What to Know About Safety in Central and South America Right Now

Safety is crucial for travelers in Central and South America, with varying advisories and precautions in place across different countries.
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches

European depictions of the Amazon as a timeless wilderness ignore its cultural diversity and historical complexity.
History
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Centuries before the Inca, Peru's wealthy imported parrots from afar

The Ychsma kingdom maintained a sophisticated long-distance trade network spanning hundreds of kilometers across the Andes to import live parrots from the Amazon rainforest centuries before the Inca Empire.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Juan Gabriel Tokatlian: If Peru, Colombia, and Brazil shift to the right, the US will have the bulk of Latin America under its influence'

The Trump administration is reviving Cold War-era domination strategies toward Latin America, asserting U.S. power and demanding regional compliance through coordinated diplomatic pressure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Kast is more like Trump': Chile's environmentalists prepare to do battle for the country's future

The highlands are the sustenance of life, and all that water comes down from the mountains to the valleys, such as Azapa and Lluta and to the coast. The city of Arica is on the coast. So, we have a very serious problem. We will not have water—not for agriculture, not for livestock, not for tourism.
Miscellaneous
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Ecuador Is Suspending the Bank Accounts of Environmental Activists

Financial strangulation, as he put it, is the latest weapon in the government's escalating effort to clear the way for expanded mining and oil development in one of the world's most biodiverse countries. Months earlier, officials had temporarily frozen the accounts of several of Ecuador's most prominent environmental defenders, including Tapia, citing investigations into unjust private enrichment and financing terrorism.
Social justice
OMG science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Live parrots were carried across the Andes before the Incas' rise

Ancient Ychsma culture in Peru imported live parrots from the Amazon across the Andes mountains, hundreds of kilometers away, as evidenced by ancient DNA analysis of feathers.
Madrid food
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 weeks ago

"When the Desert Breathes Again" by Photographer Gonzalo Palaveccino

Photographer Gonzalo Palavecino documents La Tirana, Chile's largest religious festival, focusing on behind-the-scenes elements like food stands, abandoned objects, and improvised structures that reveal the sacred blending with everyday chaos and commerce.
#south-america-snow-forecast
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: 10-20 cm in the Southern Andes of South America Early This Week - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: 10-20 cm in the Southern Andes of South America Early This Week - SnowBrains

fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How to Explore Costa Rica With a Small Group

The intimate nature of small group travel strikes the perfect balance between structured guidance and personal freedom, allowing you to experience Costa Rica's wonders while connecting with like-minded adventurers. You'll gain access to local insights that guidebooks miss, share transportation costs, and enjoy the camaraderie of others who appreciate the same natural wonders you do.
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Fashion & style
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

What to Wear in Costa Rica for Hiking, Surfing, and Chasing Waterfalls

Pack breathable, practical clothing including t-shirts, shorts, and walking sandals for Costa Rica's outdoor activities and warm climate.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Legacy in Matter: Material Traditions in South American Architecture

South American architecture endures through materials like brick, bamboo, wood, and concrete that persist because they continue to work and remain embedded in construction practices and daily use.
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

Exploring the Peruvian Amazon, One Riverbend at a Time, on Abercrombie & Kent's Debut Voyage

The 12-cabin cruiser Pure Amazon is Abercrombie & Kent's first voyage on these waters and is part of the brand's Sanctuary collection, which will also include the soon-to-launch riverboat After 25 years in Peru, the company is setting out to not just join a tradition but redefine smart river travel with design-led interiors that evoke a boutique hotel and with five-course dinners paired with Peruvian small-batch wines.
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#el-nino
Environment
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Brace for a SUPER El Nino that could push temperatures to record highs

A 62% probability exists for El Niño development between June and August 2024, with 15% chance of a super El Niño by November, potentially pushing 2027 global temperatures to record highs.
Environment
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Will there be a super El Nino later this year? Here's what that would mean.

A strong or super El Niño event expected later this year could rival historical records and significantly impact global weather patterns, potentially pushing temperatures to record levels by 2027.
Miscellaneous
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

From Andean Villages to Antarctica - What Living a Life Built on Adventure Can Teach You About Leadership

Collette's CEO Jaclyn Leibl-Cote built leadership credibility through hands-on experience across all departments, prioritizing people-first leadership and community impact through the Collette Foundation.
Environment
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Get Ready for a Year of Chaotic Weather in the US

The American West faces a record-breaking heat wave this week, with strong El Niño conditions expected later in 2025, potentially creating extended periods of extreme and unpredictable weather.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

This Chilean Ski Resort is a Summer Skiing Oasis For The Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass holders can ski seven blackout-free days at Valle Nevado in Chile during Northern Hemisphere summer, extending their ski season with world-class above-treeline terrain in the Andes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Riding the wave: can surf tourism save Peru's ancient reed-boat fishing culture?

Archaeologists estimate that fishers in Peru have been using the reed boats for approximately 3,500 years. Elaborate ceramics dating back to the sophisticated Moche culture (AD100-800) and the later Chimu civilisation (900-1470), depict figures astride the craft, which was called a tup in the now-extinct Mochica language. They are believed to be among the first crafts to be used for riding waves, possibly predating Polynesian proto-surfing in Hawaii.
Food & drink
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Chile's President Kast tosses out dozens of environmental protections

Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast suspended 43 environmental regulations covering emissions, pollution, and national parks to prioritize economic growth and job creation over environmental protections.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

10 of the Greenest Places to Visit on Earth for a Lush Getaway in Nature

According to color psychology, this soothing shade helps decrease stress and improve focus-and travelers can reap these much-deserved benefits in lush landscapes around the world. Here are 10 of the greenest places on earth, which combine serenity with unforgettable adventures.
Miscellaneous
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Is it Safe to Travel to Ecuador? The Latest on US Military Operations

Ecuador remains safe for tourists in major destinations like Galápagos, Quito, and the Amazon, as drug trafficking and organized crime operate outside key tourism zones.
#sierra-nevada-snowpack
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

From Zero to Hero and Back: California's Snowpack Reverses Course Twice in Just Weeks - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

From Zero to Hero and Back: California's Snowpack Reverses Course Twice in Just Weeks - SnowBrains

Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Warm, Dry California Pattern With No New Snow Into Next Week - SnowBrains

California ski resorts face warm, dry spring conditions with no snowfall expected for 10 days, featuring brief weekend wind at Tahoe followed by significant warming early next week.
#evo-morales
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

After living in South America for 7 years, there's just one region I always recommend to first-time visitors

The Andes Cordillera is full of incredible sights, unique ecosystems, and unforgettable experiences. I believe there's something here for everyone, from vibrant cities to towering volcanic peaks.
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Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The true cost of Ecuador's perfect roses: how the global flower trade poisons workers

Ecuador's Cayambe region relies on rose cultivation for high-value export income, but growers face economic insecurity and environmental and health risks from intensive pesticide use.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 weeks ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Mostly Dry Pattern for California Into Mid-March - SnowBrains

California ski resorts remain dry through March 13 with high forecast confidence, featuring decreasing winds and progressively warmer temperatures from Friday through midweek.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jose Maria Balcazar elected Peru's new interim president

Jose Maria Balcazar, a leftist lawmaker who defended child marriage, was elected interim president amid political instability and controversy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jose Maria Balcazar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade

Jose Maria Balcazar was elected Peru’s president, replacing an ousted interim leader; he will serve five months and oversee upcoming presidential and legislative elections.
Photography
fromColossal
2 months ago

Otherworldly Landscapes and Bolivian Culture Merge in River Claure's Mystical Photos

River Claure's photography blends Bolivian daily life, Indigenous heritage, Christian symbolism, and playful surrealism to explore community, memory, and landscape.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Perfect Packing List for a Stay at Argentina's Awasi Mendoza

Awasi Mendoza, a newly reopened 17-villa luxury resort in Argentina's wine country, offers private guides, harvest experiences, and outdoor activities across 55 acres of vineyards.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

This ancient South American kingdom ran on bird poop

A pre-Inca Peruvian civilization applied seabird guano to maize by at least 1250, boosting soil fertility, enabling larger harvests, population growth, and regional trade.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Women behind the lens: The women watched the fuel tanker advance with uncertainty and fear'

The Siekopai Nation, which has historically occupied territories along the northern border between Ecuador and Peru, was separated and displaced during the 1941 border war between the two countries, a conflict with consequences that extended into the 1990s. According to Justino Piaguaje, leader of the Siekopai in Ecuador, the nation's original population was close to 20,000 but diseases brought by colonisers, Jesuit missions, conditions of slavery during the rubber boom, and the impacts of the oil industry led to a drastic decline.
Environment
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

First wave of nearly a week of rain hits Southern California. Snow expected for Mammoth, Tahoe

Southern California experienced heavy rains with flood watches, wind advisories, burn-scar evacuation warnings, and forecasts of significant rainfall and mountain snow this week.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

How the Global Rise of Latin American Music Is Shaping Travel

In the just-named Grammy Album of the Year, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS-which Bad Bunny has declared his " most Puerto Rican album " to date-the supernova reggaetonero painted an evocative portrait of the Caribbean island, while declaring to a whopping 8.6 million listeners: "VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR" (I'm going to bring you to Puerto Rico). And he did. Last year, a record-breaking number of tourists-7,486,000 to be exact-visited Puerto Rico's tropical shores.
Music
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Environmental Comfort as an Interior Condition in South American Architecture

Environmental comfort in South America is produced through spatial design—depth, porosity, shading, ventilation, and active thresholds—rather than isolated interior mechanical control.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Astronomers have won the latest battle over dark skies, but the global conflict continues

Last week AES Andesa subsidiary of the AES Corporation, an American energy companyannounced it had scrapped its plans for a sprawling, city-size renewable energy project in Chile's Atacama Desert. The Atacama offers some of the world's darkest, clearest skieswhich is why it also hosts several of Earth's most important ground-based telescopes, including those of the European Southern Observatory's (ESO's) Paranal Observatory, which could've been within a mere five kilometers of the green-energy facility, according to earlier plans.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Developing super-tortillas to address malnutrition in Latin America

The humble tortilla is an iconic food staple in Mexico. Everyone eats them, regardless of age or income. The ingredients for the tortilla I was frying in this photo have been fermented to include probiotics and prebiotics for gut health. My research focuses on developing such fermented nutraceuticals - nutritious products with pharmaceutical benefits - to help improve people's metabolic health and combat the malnutrition prevalent in some of Mexico's poorest communities.
Food & drink
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Latin America seeks its own voice in a turbulent world

Seven Latin American heads of state convened in Panama at CAF's 2026 forum, turning a trade-focused meeting into a politically charged regional multilateral summit.
Agriculture
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Did seabird poop fuel rise of Chincha in Peru?

The Chincha used seabird guano as a nutrient-rich fertilizer, leveraging marine resources and ecological knowledge to enhance maize production and trade.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

'A big crisis'

On November 28, with just weeks remaining until the run-off in Chile's presidential election, far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast issued a warning. "To the irregular immigrants in Chile," he said, "I tell you that 103 days remain for you to leave our country voluntarily." Kast ultimately won the election and is expected to be sworn in on March 11. But so far, in the highlands of Chile's most northerly region, the immigrant exodus that some expected has not occurred.
World news
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In the world's driest desert, Chile freezes its future to protect plants

A remote Atacama seed bank preserves Chilean plant diversity under earthquake-proof, low-temperature conditions to protect species from extinction and catastrophic events.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Parts of Spain just saw a year's worth of rain in 20 days

Extraordinary atmospheric rivers and climate-driven shifts produced unprecedented rainfall in Spain in 2026, causing massive flooding, landslides, evacuations, and severe impacts in Grazalema.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China

Chinese control of the Chancay port risks undermining Peru's sovereignty and illustrates broader Chinese influence in Latin America, prompting U.S. concern.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Cruise Visits the Remotest Corners of the Amazon Rainforest-How to Plan a Trip

Glaciated Andean volcanoes feed the Río Napo, which transports travelers from Quito into the biodiverse, roadless Ecuadorian Amazon via remote river routes.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Guide to Skiing Valle Nevado: The Best Basecamp for Skiing in Chile - SnowBrains

Valle Nevado in Chile offers Southern Hemisphere skiing with large terrain, pass partnerships, proximity to Santiago, combined resort access, and varied lift and backcountry options.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're in danger of extinction': can Bolivia's water people' survive a rising tide of salt and migration?

In the small town of Chipaya, everything is dry. Only a few people walk along the sandy streets, and many houses look abandoned some secured with a padlock. The wind is so strong that it forces you to close your eyes. Chipaya lies on Bolivia's Altiplano, 35 miles from the Chilean border. The vast plateau, nearly 4,000 metres above sea level, feels almost empty of people and animals, its solitude framed by snow-capped volcanoes. It raises the question: can anybody possibly live here?
Environment
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Inside Chile's Most Intimate Backcountry Ski Operation Where You Can Ski Volcanoes and 1,000-Year-Old Araucaria Forests - SnowBrains

BackcountryFor most skiers, "all-inclusive" means a lift ticket and a buffet. Forrest Schmidt means something very different: a hot titanium stove in a tipi, filet mignon next to a steaming hot spring, and ancient araucaria trees holding cold smoke over a perfectly set skintrack. Schmidt, a 44-year-old "East Coast kid" from rural New York, runs APEX Andes (Andes Puro Exploraciones) out of Malalcahuello in Chile's Araucanía region. His guide service is small by design with
Snowboarding
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Some of world's oldest trees hit by climate-fuelled wildfires in Patagonia

The hot, dry and windy conditions that enabled the fires to blaze across huge areas in January were made about three times more likely by global heating, researchers from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) consortium found. Parts of Chile and Argentina are experiencing significantly drier summers as a result of human-caused carbon emissions, with rainfall now 25% lower in early summer in Chile and 20% lower in the affected region of Patagonia.
Environment
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

NOAA February 2026 Outlook: Pattern Change Could Finally Bring Relief to the Snow-Starved Western United States - SnowBrains

A weakening La Niña and strengthening MJO increase odds of colder, wetter February across the Northern Rockies and parts of the Pacific Northwest, improving snowfall prospects.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Massive 8 Foot Storm Cycle Brewing for California Next Week - SnowBrains

Sun night (02/15) through Tue night (02/17) is the core punch, and many Sierra mountains can stack 20″-50″ in that window as snow levels crash. Expect a lighter start Sunday night, then snowfall rates ramp up hard Monday night into Tuesday with widespread coverage across Tahoe, the central Sierra, and down into Mammoth. Snow levels begin around 5,000 to 5,500 feet early, then fall into the 1,500 to 2,500-foot range by Tuesday and Tuesday night, which helps keep even lower terrain in play for all-snow.
Snowboarding
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Men charged with contract killing of Indigenous leader to go on trial in Peru

Peru will try five suspects for the November 2023 killing of Amazonian Kichwa leader Quinto Inuma Alvarado, testing prosecution of violence against environmental defenders.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Chile's Only Catskiing Operation is an Improbable Dream of Pure Skiing - SnowBrains

Ski Arpa is Chile's only snowcat skiing operation offering a minimalist, remote Andes backcountry experience run by the Sponar family with seasonal off-grid guides.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Rain, not snow: Extraordinary warmth leaves mountains less snowy across the West

Warm winter conditions across California and the West have reduced mountain snowpack, increasing risks to regional water supplies.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Argentina, a pioneer in glacier protection, is moving forward with a reform that threatens water security

Argentina must defend the Glacier Law to protect nearly 17,000 glaciers and secure strategic freshwater reserves against legal rollbacks.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Tropical Hotels in Costa Rica: Six Projects to Explore Climate-Sensitive Architecture in Central America

Costa Rican coastal architecture prioritizes permeability and oversized roof overhangs to maximize airflow, reduce solar gain, control humidity, and prevent material decay.
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