Planning a trip to South America but worried about safety? You're not alone. The continent has long carried a reputation for crime and danger that can make even seasoned travelers hesitate. Yet this ...

Uruguay: The Switzerland of South America Earns Its Reputation Uruguay consistently earns the title of Latin America's safest ...

ASUNCION, Paraguay — The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought free trade agreement on Saturday, strengthening commercial ties in the face of ...

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 ...