South America News

Security forces are now looking for Leopoldo Lopez, who hasn't been seen since Wednesday night

Mr Maduro tells Leopoldo Lopez to give himself up after a warrant is issued for his arrest on charges of murder, terrorism and conspiracy over protest violence

Thousands protest in Venezuela following the deaths of two anti-government demonstrators

After legalising the production and sale of cannabis in his own country, Uruguayan President Jose Mucjica calls on rich, "developed countries" to re-evaluate their strategy for dealing with narcotics

President Nicolás Maduro claims 'fascist' opponents orchestrated protest violence that claimed three lives as part of plan to overthrow government

Armed gang on motorcycles opens fire at anti-government protesters in Venezuelan capital Caracas, setting off a panicked stampeded and leaving two people dead

A bizarre weather phenomenon, known as a meteorological tsunami, hits the Brazilian coast causing cars to crash across the beach

Hundreds of Colombians take to the streets in their underwear to defend their freedom of expression

Fire engulfs both vehicles as truck travelling on the wrong side of the road on route linking Buenos Aires to Santiago collides with bus, killing both drivers and multiple passengers

Brazil’s hosting of the World Cup and Olympics is highlighting the opportunities for collaboration between universities and students, says Christopher Snowden

Samples of the animals' remains have been sent to Lima for testing

In a country where petrol is cheaper than water, ministers say prices must increase for the first time since a rise 15 years ago sparked deadly riots

Arrests followed disappearance of three outsiders amid long running dispute over a motorway running through tribal land

Scottish folk band Salsa Celtica perform one of their tracks exclusively for The Telegraph

Pilot instructor has died in a crash in the same plane he used to propose to his girlfriend in Brazil just over a month ago

Brazil hit by riots against the World Cup as protest marches are taken over by anarchists

Violence erupts on the streets of Brazil's largest city Sao Paulo as more than 2,000 demonstrators gathered to protest against the cost of the upcoming soccer World Cup

Brazilians are outraged to see hundreds of millions of dollars spent on the cup when health and education require urgent massive investment

Shocking footage shows a grandmother and grandson in Brazil being run over after two cars crashed in Brazil but they survive with minor injuries

Former Tottenham Hotspurs players Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa were on islands to make a documentary when car reportedly overturned after a near-miss with a sheep