Brazil and Indonesia paid over $40bn in subsidies to industries that drive rainforest destruction between 2009 and 2012 – compared to $346m in conservation aid they received to protect forests, according to new research
Report says logging and burning of Amazon might be connected to worsening droughts – such as the one plaguing São Paulo
Aficionados say Mexico’s agave spirit retains a charm and subtlety lost by its mass-produced rival – and has the potential to be as popular as single-malt whisky
All eyes are on Brazil’s World Cup but a new Royal Academy exhibition showcases a different kind of South American artistry, and makes a stunning case for the continent’s geometric art
The man made famous for his portraits of supermodels discusses why he has been drawn back to his hometown Lima
Demographics, mobile phones and rising wealth are helping emerging regions catch up with mature online markets