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A person wearing a green jester's cap with pom-poms and glitter looks into the camera from diagonally below.

A person wearing a green jester's cap with pom-poms and glitter looks into the camera from diagonally below.

Brazil's Rio Carnival 2025 brings glamour and dazzle

Brazil's Rio Carnival 2025 brings glamour and dazzle

It's the biggest party in the world: Eight million people celebrate the legendary carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

Mostly young men and women dance together in the night

Mostly young men and women dance together in the night

Inside Rio's 'Baile Charme' parties

Inside Rio's 'Baile Charme' parties

Traditional Black music parties from Rio de Janeiro's suburbs are conquering Brazil as they unite communities.

Modified Porsche 911 running on efuel.

Modified Porsche 911 running on efuel.

E-fuel from Chile for Porsche

E-fuel from Chile for Porsche

The first e-fuels, a class of synthetic fuel, are being produced at a pilot plant near Punta Arenas.

A picture showing a group of performance artists in colorful dresses during the Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro

A picture showing a group of performance artists in colorful dresses during the Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro

Carnival means big business for communities around the world

Carnival means big business for communities around the world

German businesses rake in billions from Carnival. But it's grown from a local custom into a commercial event worldwide.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pose for a group photo during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pose for a group photo during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro

India and Latin America tighten ties to diversify trade

India and Latin America tighten ties to diversify trade

Latin American nations welcome India's expanding presence on the continent and hope to diversify their own partnerships.

A woman walks through a shopping mall during a power outage in Santiago, Chile, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

A woman walks through a shopping mall during a power outage in Santiago, Chile, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

Chile: Millions left without power in a massive blackout

Chile: Millions left without power in a massive blackout

With metro services down and cash withdrawals halted, Chileans question the cause of this rare and widespread blackout.

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In the spotlight

US President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Washington DC, USA, on January 21, 2025

US President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Washington DC, USA, on January 21, 2025

Will Donald Trump's tariff gamble pay off?

Trump's tariff strategy has forced Mexico, Canada, Colombia and Panama to toe the line. But how long will coercion work?

Poster of the film 'Emilia Perez': A collage of three women, one looking directly into the camera, and two others standing next to her sideways in dance poses.

Poster of the film 'Emilia Perez': A collage of three women, one looking directly into the camera, and two others standing next to her sideways in dance poses.

Why Mexicans find 'Emilia Perez' disrespectful

The musical thriller about a drug lord who starts a new life as a woman could win many Oscars. Why do Mexicans hate it?

Two ships passing through the Panama Canal

Two ships passing through the Panama Canal

Panama Canal: What's at stake for China amid US threats?

US President Trump has vowed to "take back" control of the Panama Canal. Could tough talk create an opening for Beijing?

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A view of two screenshots of a young nun dancing

A view of two screenshots of a young nun dancing

Nun uses TikTok videos to spread faith

Young Argentine nun Josefina Cattaneo is sharing her faith on TikTok with cheerful dance clips and inspiring messages.

A man and a woman carrying algae walk on a deserted beach.

A man and a woman carrying algae walk on a deserted beach.

Algae key to food security, haute cuisine

Algae, a superfood, could play a key role in global food security. It's also becoming popular in Chile's haute cuisine.

Standing in front of a Hurricane Truck of Happiness, three performers put on masks belonging to their costumes.

Standing in front of a Hurricane Truck of Happiness, three performers put on masks belonging to their costumes.

The hurricane trucks of happiness bringing joy in Brazil

The Hurricane truck brings dance, music and joy to Brazil's villages and provinces.

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