Lapped up by a Spanish-speaking market that adores K-pop’s lavish production values and upbeat message, a Korean wave is …
South America
Why the First Latin American Pope Inspires Less Hope Than We Hoped
To their discredit, some princes of the church live like princes. But Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, Argentina’s most powerful Roman Catholic prelate, isn’t one of them: he’s a priest who leads a humble lifestyle that reflects his …
Six More Years: Hugo Chávez Wins a Third Term in Venezuela
It was not as huge a rout as his previous victories, but the Venezuelan president knew how to turn on the electoral charm–and clout–despite a serious bout with cancer.
Colombia’s Delicate Talks With the FARC: Will They Work This Time?
The conflict has lasted for nearly half-century. Can Santos finally bring it to an end via negotiations?
Not Just Out of Africa: South America’s “Blood Diamonds” Network
Venezuela and Guyana appear to be sources of the tainted gems – and their persistence may help doom the Kimberley Process of certifying the ethical origins of diamonds
They’re Not Occupying Brasília: Why Things Feel Tudo Bem (Alright) In South America
In America, the Great Recession has moved protesters to occupy Wall Street. In Europe the debt crisis has incited them to tear up any street. So where in the Western world can you find a modicum of national confidence these days? South American way, amigo, to once obscure capitals like Brasília, where President Dilma Rousseff, the …