Planning a trip to South America but worried about safety? You're not alone. The continent has long carried a reputation for ...

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement on Saturday, capping more than a quarter-century of torturous ...

The alerts cite potential military activity and interference with global navigation satellite systems.

South America's reputation usually swings between two extremes. There's the romantic side, with its mountains and beaches and culture that pulls in travelers from everywhere.Then there's the darker ...