Ecuador leads South America in digital piracy

Ecuador leads South America in the rate of digital piracy, with 65% of internet-connected households consuming content illegally. “The practice not only causes economic losses but exposes the personal information of millions of Ecuadorians,” says Jorge …

Best of Europe, South America pitted

AP: The best offence. The best defence. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi – the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history – and defending champions Argentina will take on Spain’s defensive …

10 Unique Adventures You Can Only Have in South America

That DON'T include ziplining. Many of what used to be South America’s classic adventures, like the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu, are now overrun with luxury hotels, fancy trains, and cruises that erase much of the challenge. Look past the most …

World Of Forbes: From Latin America’s Biggest YouTuber To A Bitcoin Effort In South Africa

Across the planet, Forbes’ 47 licensed editions span six continents, 80 countries and 30 languages. They all share the same mission: celebrating entrepreneurial capitalism in all its forms. YouTuber Alejo Igoa Alejandro Baccarat for Forbes Argentina …

Democratic Socialists of America platform backs Palestinian ‘right to resist’

The far-left Democratic Socialists of America movement launched a “national program” this week that backs the Palestinian “right to resist,” and calls for drastic changes to US governance. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is the home base of …

What South America's Rightward Political Shift Means for U.S. Relations

South America's rightward political shift will deepen countries' security cooperation with the United States and attract selective U.S. private investment to strategic sectors, but it will not result in a larger supply chain realignment. Since late …

15 Colombian Coffee Shops Make the 2026 List of South America’s 100 Best

The coffee has become Colombia’s symbol worldwide and also represents the support for more than half a million coffee-farming families.Credit: Thamizhpparithi Maari CC BY-SA 4.0 Colombia placed 15 coffee shops on the 2026 list of South America’s 100 Best …

Travel quiz: South America’s tallest mountain is in which country?

Why We Need the SAVE America Act

Democrats argue that requiring voter photo IDs—even when the ID itself is given away free—creates practical barriers that prevent eligible voters from casting ballots. “We’re all set for the SAVE America Act,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) reportedly told …

Truckmaker Volvo's Q2 profit rises, North America orders jump

Second-quarter operating profit was 13.5 billion crowns ($1.40 billion) against a ⁠year-earlier 9.96 billion and a mean forecast in an LSEG poll of 13.6 billion. Swedish truckmaker Volvo Group reported on Friday a 35% rise in second-quarter profit and said …