South America

The Explainer Record numbers of U.S.-bound migrants are trekking through this remote jungle. Many don’t survive the trip.

By The Week Staff Published 7 October 23

A hot spot for biodiversity, the Galapagos Islands are home to everything from giant tortoises to blue-footed boobies

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 17 September 23

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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 14 August 23

feature The killing of a candidate ahead of this week’s elections follows years of crime and a rapidly increasing drugs trade

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 14 August 23

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By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 10 August 23

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By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 12 June 23

feature Descendants of animals once owned by druglord Pablo Escobar pose serious threat to humans and wildlife

By The Week Staff Published 6 June 23

Speed Read Descendants of four hippos that once belonged to drug kingpin Pablo Escobar are wreaking havoc on the country

By Harold Maass, The Week US Published 6 May 23

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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 19 March 23

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By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 3 March 23

Speed Read No one is entirely sure what the historic geoglyphs represent

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 27 December 22

feature Anti-gang crackdown has proven popular but China trade deal is causing concern

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 15 December 22