Brazil
Prof Idelber Avelar: is the end in sight for Bolsonaro?
A senate panel in Brazil has backed a report calling for criminal charges against president Jair Bolsonaro for his handling of the Covid pandemic, including crimes against humanity. Professor Idelber… Audio
Brazil's Bolsonaro says striking truckers to stand down
Truckers protesting on highways across Brazil will stand down, the country's president says, which could bring significant relief to global commodity markets.
South America correspondent Katy Watson - Brazil & Venezuala
Thousands of indigenous people have protested outside Brazil's Supreme Court ahead of a decision that could introduce a cut-off date for land claims. President Jair Bolsonaro has long held the belief… Audio
Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 to win Copa America
Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil and a record-equalling 15th Copa America.
South America correspondent Katy Watson
In Brazil, there have been half a million Covid 19 deaths and critics of President Bolsonaro have called for nationwide protests, seeking impeachment and vaccines. Also there have been widespread… Audio
Covid-19 in Peru: 'vaccine' made from guinea pig poop
Kiwi Patrick Emanuel is a pathologist who is based in Lima. We've spoken to him before about the situation with Covid-19 in Peru, and now things are looking bad there with next door neighbours Brazil… Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Latin American Music
Mona-Lynn Courteau is back once again. Tonight we're being treated to a tango. Video, Audio
Travelling to countries that do not officially exist
For various reasons, there are a number of countries around the world that do not officially exist. But that didn't stop Brazilian author Guilherme Canever trying to visit them all. He's written about… Audio
Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has approved a cut to the environment ministry budget a day after vowing to boost spending to tackle deforestation.
Professor Gary McLean on the longevity of Covid-19 immunity
New Zealand Professor Gary McLean is with us to look at all of the latest news relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, including what the longevity of immunity is likely to be and how Covid-19 has become a… Audio
Violence erupts in Brazil after black man beaten to death
More than 1000 demonstrators attacked a supermarket in the southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre on Friday after security guards beat to death a black man at the store.
Brazil's coronavirus catastrophe 'little flu' kills 75,000
Brazil is on track to overtake the US and have the world's highest death toll from Covid-19 by the end of this month. Led by President Jair Bolsonaro, who currently has the virus - which he calls a… Audio
Covid-19: Why a Washington town is printing its own wooden money
After watching Covid-19 wreak havoc on his local community, Tenino mayor Wayne Fournier came up with an initiative concept to issue wooden dollars that can only be spent at local businesses - thus… Audio
How Covid-19 is impacting organised crime
Underworld investigator Misha Glenny says the Covid-19 pandemic is going to change the nature of the drug-dealing business, working against the big organised crime cartels who traditionally control… Audio
Covid-19: Brazil becomes second country to hit one million cases
Brazil has become the second country in the world to confirm more than one million cases of Covid-19, as the disease continues to spread.
Video of Brazillian leader talking about protecting allies stokes division
Video has emerged of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro appearing to say he would continue attempts to change officials so his allies don't get "screwed", deepening the crisis surrounding him.
Covid-19: Hospitals in São Paulo 'near collapse' as Brazil cases skyrocket
The mayor of Brazil's largest city, São Paulo, says its health system could collapse as demand grows for emergency beds to deal with coronavirus cases.
Calling Home: Laura Taylor in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Art director Laura Taylor was on a job in Tunisia when Covid-19 took hold of the globe, and with the help of the British Embassy she was able to get back to her base in Sao Paulo. Now she is under… Audio
Coronavirus: Jair Bolsonaro's Brazil facing more cases
Brazil has reported more than 12,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 566 deaths.
President Jair Bolsonaro has previously compared the coronavirus to a "a little flu" and advocated reopening schools… Audio
Calling Home: Victoria Hoult in Porto Alegre
Victoria Hoult has been living and teaching in Porto Alegre for the past two and a half years. She and partner Ben have immersed themselves in the local community and culture and both love the… Audio
