South America.
continent located mainly in the southwestern quadrant of the Earth
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- Active events
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What's happening
Active this week
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El Niño increases flood risk in southern South America.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ISRAELis are traveling through South America and returning to Israel to vote.Some support1 report
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions sailed to South Pacific, South America, and Iceland on October 21, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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NOAA and Colorado State University observed warmer-than-usual water off the coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Kelvin waves are observed carrying warm water toward South America.Some support1 report
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Eloy Casagrande was interviewed by Camilo Guzmán, and the content was uploaded to YouTube, coinciding with tour planning for South America.Some support1 report
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Smart Sand and Valaris are energy companies providing drilling services across Africa, the Middle East, and South America.Some support1 report
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Extreme heat and humidity risks are currently affecting multiple regions, including Southeast Asia, South America, and West Africa.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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A recruitment firm is receiving inquiries from Europe and South America, while a Salvadoran engineer works in China's robotics industry.Some support7 reports
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A study identifies South America and North America as high-risk mining hotspots, involving the UK's National Oceanography Centre.Some support1 report
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UN COP17 is held in Armenia while Southeast Asia, South America, and West Africa face deforestation from agribusiness and mining.Some support1 report
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War and harvest failures are driving up energy and food prices, threatening harvests in Africa and South America.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Charlie Hunnam portrays a former special forces operative planning a heist in a multi-border zone in South America.Some support1 report
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World Land Trust partners with Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu to protect the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.Some support1 report
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El Niño is projected to cause varied climate impacts globally, including droughts in the Amazon and Africa, and excess rainfall in South America.Some support2 reports
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Panama is being pitched as a strategic trade and manufacturing gateway connecting the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.Well supported29 reports1 development inside
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The Panama Canal Authority is managing transit slots in South America.Some support2 reports
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Corn was cultivated across North and South America, with research indicating maize hybrid origin in Mexico.Some support1 report
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Tropical forest basins are driving deforestation in Southeast Asia and South America.Some support3 reports
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Bird migration patterns are affected by climate change, with New York serving as a potential destination for migratory birds.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Warblers are observed migrating to their wintering grounds in South America.Some support1 report
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Orosur Mining Inc. is focusing on gold projects in South America, with its principal asset located in Antioquia, Colombia.Some support2 reports
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Olivier Lefebvre has taken on expanded senior leadership roles across South America and Europe, overseen by Martin Fischer.Some support1 report
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Cheap imports from South America are squeezing producers, with Hungary being one of the EU nations mentioned.Some support1 report
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A report details recent earthquake locations near Africa and South America, with warnings issued for North America.Some support1 report
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Global supply prospects affect commodity prices.Well supported17 reports3 developments inside
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Peru dominated South American travel awards, with Machu Picchu, Ecuador, and Chile recognized for their tourism appeal.Some support1 report
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Brazilian fabric manufacturer Cedro Têxtil evaluated machinery suppliers from Europe.Some support1 report
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El Niño is causing diverse global impacts, including weather pattern shifts in Nepal and Tibet, heavy rainfall in South America, and wildfires in Indonesia.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Argentina and Brazil are identified as key trading partners within South America.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Socialist governments in South America are causing inflation and stagnation.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration is reprogramming military aid, shifting resources to Panama and South American allies while cutting aid to Europe and the Middle East.Some support23 reports1 development inside
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U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command conducts maritime operations in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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A plastic surgeon treated a wealthy patient who traveled from South America for cosmetic surgery.Some support1 report
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Interpol operation targets drug trafficking in Indonesia, leading to discoveries in Mauritius and seizures linked to South America and China.Some support1 report
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Jair Bolsonaro was reported to have led the country during his presidency and criticized the failures of left-wing governments.Some support1 report
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A drug trafficking organization based in South America moved cocaine to Europe and conspired to ship it to Costa Rica.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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A company is focused on projects and holds exploration assets in South America, including Peru.Well supported6 reports11 developments inside
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Don, featured in Rhineland Gardens, has expressed interest in visiting South America and Scandinavia, and made a statement on Instagram.Some support1 report
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Cargojet is operating air cargo services across Europe, North America, and South America, including domestic services in Canada.Well supported6 reports
One to three months ago
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Increased coca cultivation in Colombia drives drug flows into the US, noting that Colombia is a main producing state in South America.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Extreme heat is straining cross-border infrastructure services, highlighting global operational risks.Some support1 report
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Orbit Garant Drilling Inc. is successfully utilizing its assets, securing contracts, and experiencing strong demand in both South America and Northern Canada.Some support2 reports
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Celanese Corporation announced price increases across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and North America on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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A company reported strong demand and receivable losses in South America and West Africa in April 2024.Some support2 reports
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El Niño poses a major threat to Brazil's corn crop in Mato Grosso, impacting global agricultural competition and Argentina's market position.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Volkswagen is manufacturing and selling passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, North America, and South America.Some support1 report
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Improving is expanding its global delivery model to include clients in North America, South America, and India.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Wild tomatoes originated in the Andes of South America, and companies are incorporating malic acid for cosmetic exfoliation.Some support1 report
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Global observation networks have geographical gaps.Some support1 report
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South America is facing demographic challenges that mirror those seen in South Korea, Japan, and Germany.Some support1 report
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MS INTERNATIONAL plc operates through various divisions across Europe and South America.Some support1 report
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Volvo Construction Equipment reported sales figures for July 18, 2026, showing mixed results across multiple continents including Oceania, Europe, North America, Asia, South America, and Africa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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LiqTech International and AGCO operate as industrial companies whose products are designed and sold across Europe, Asia, the United States, South America, and Canada.Some support1 report
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High demand for affordable e-bikes is noted in South America.Some support1 report
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SSR Mining operates in Nevada, and vanilla is noted to originate in South America.Some support1 report
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A research institute studied a species that was brought from South America to India.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A biological control program is underway in Jabalpur, led by Nitin Patil, to manage the invasive Salvinia molesta, which originated in South America.Some support1 report
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Warm surface water originating from South America is being carried by trade winds towards Asia and Australia, monitored by global organizations.Some support2 reports
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Maintenance Services operates across Europe, South America, and North America.Some support1 report
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What's reaching South America
Events traced to South America, step by step, newest firstAround South America this week
News at the entities that move South America most-
El Nino OperationalEl Nino drought conditions in Telangana are causing coal mines to be distant from thermal projects, affecting water diversion and energy prices.Moves South America
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El Niño OperationalKrishna River contamination is reported in Mancherial and Nizamabad, with CWC releasing data on the issue.Moves South America
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump, Hegseth, and Bessent discuss threats and escalation against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Moves South America
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Panama OperationalPanama received a shipment of tents as part of ongoing rescue and aid response efforts.Moves South America
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Middle East OperationalTrump resumed military strikes against Iran, while the Pentagon announced it would maintain forces in the Middle East.Moves South America
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Lee Jae Myung OperationalLee Jae Myung visited India to establish maritime and shipbuilding cooperation between Korea and India.Moves South America
Connections
The 40 strongest of 374, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
El Nino Operational
El Nino directly influences South America's climate, causing extreme weather patterns such as drought, heavy rains, and heat.
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El Niño Operational
El Niño climate patterns directly influence South America's weather, agriculture, and food security through changes in ocean circulation and temperature.
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Panama Operational
Panama functions as a critical gateway and target market for enterprises seeking access to South American markets.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump's policies and actions actively influence South America through military operations, trade agreements, and immigration targets.
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West Africa Operational
South America serves as the source of narcotics trafficked through West Africa, and both regions are drivers of deforestation.
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Cocaine Structural
Cocaine production is fundamentally dependent on the coca bush and established drug routes originating in South America.
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North America Operational
The continents engage in active market competition, trade, and shared resource cultivation.
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Panama Canal Authority Operational
The Panama Canal Authority's operational restrictions and transit management influence global shipping routes and volume around South America.
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Middle East Operational
Middle East geopolitical disruptions directly influence South America's supply chain operations, prompting rerouting and avoidance of key transit points.
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Europe Operational
The relationship involves active trade (produce, illicit drugs), cultural adoption, and mutual environmental influence.
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Hungary Operational
South American imports are competitively impacting producers in Hungary.
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Latin America Structural
South America is a constituent sub-region included within the broader Latin America region.
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Africa Operational
The continents interact through trade, competition in commodity markets, and shared environmental and socioeconomic challenges.
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Alexei Navalny Shared context
South America is the geographical origin of the poison dart frogs whose toxins were linked to the events involving Alexei Navalny.
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Monona Structural
Monona businesses rely on the importation of goods from South America, establishing a functional supply chain dependency.
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Eureka Structural
Eureka relies on South America as the source region for cocaine imports.
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South Park Transactional
South Park is changing its name to South America to satirize political trends.
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South Africa Operational
Cocaine is observed flowing from South America into South Africa.
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South Park Transactional
South Park is satirically undergoing a name and setting shift to reflect the concept of South America.
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Lee Jae Myung Operational
Lee Jae Myung is actively traveling to South America on a diplomatic tour to discuss enhanced cooperation on critical minerals and business opportunities.
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MDC Operational
MDC provides fiber crossings and peering infrastructure into the South American region.
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corporation Shared context
The corporation is establishing operational presence within the South American market context.
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Emirates Structural
Emirates maintains a supply chain dependency on South America for cocoa sourcing.
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Barbados Operational
Barbadian businesses are actively exploring South America as a source for necessary supply chains.
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Spain Operational
The relationship is characterized by active market competition, trade flows, and the movement of migrants between South America and Spain.
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South America is a critical source of imported agricultural products relied upon by the UK poultry sector overseen by Defra.
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America Operational
South America supplies the broader American context with labor and demographic inputs via immigration into the US.
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Exco Technologies Structural
Exco Technologies maintains manufacturing facilities within the South American region.
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Caribbean Structural
South America supplies cocaine to the Caribbean, and the regions are structurally linked by shared geographic and climatic systems.
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Venezuela Shared context
Venezuela shares a tectonic plate boundary with South America, and organized crime originating there is expanding across the continent.
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Pacific Shared context
The Pacific Ocean's climate patterns, such as El Niño, influence the trade winds and conditions affecting South America.
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South Dakota Operational
The products associated with South Dakota compete in the market against imports from South America.
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Carlos Castro Operational
B's business features and sources international foods originating from South America.
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Codelco Operational
Codelco operates as a major producer whose output contributes to the global copper market of South America.
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Suez Operational
Compromised Suez route forces consideration of southern passages, including those leading to South America.
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Sebastián Marset Shared context
Sebastián Marset led a drug trafficking organization that was based in South America.
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Abu Dhabi Shared context
Abu Dhabi is actively expanding its economic presence and securing licenses within the South American market.
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Nigeria Operational
South America is cited as a source region for illicit drugs trafficked through Nigeria.
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FED Operational
FED's global monetary policies influence global borrowing costs, which subsequently affect the regional economies of South America.
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Stellantis Operational
South America's economic performance contributed to Stellantis' overall revenue growth.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
23 events- ISRAELis are traveling through South America and returning to Israel to vote.
- National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions sailed to South Pacific, South America, and Iceland on October 21, 2026.
- Kelvin waves are observed carrying warm water toward South America.
- Eloy Casagrande was interviewed by Camilo Guzmán, and the content was uploaded to YouTube, coinciding with tour planning for South America.
- Smart Sand and Valaris are energy companies providing drilling services across Africa, the Middle East, and South America.
- A recruitment firm is receiving inquiries from Europe and South America, while a Salvadoran engineer works in China's robotics industry.
- A study identifies South America and North America as high-risk mining hotspots, involving the UK's National Oceanography Centre.
- UN COP17 is held in Armenia while Southeast Asia, South America, and West Africa face deforestation from agribusiness and mining.
- Charlie Hunnam portrays a former special forces operative planning a heist in a multi-border zone in South America.
- World Land Trust partners with Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu to protect the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
- Corn was cultivated across North and South America, with research indicating maize hybrid origin in Mexico.
- Tropical forest basins are driving deforestation in Southeast Asia and South America.
- Warblers are observed migrating to their wintering grounds in South America.
- Orosur Mining Inc. is focusing on gold projects in South America, with its principal asset located in Antioquia, Colombia.
- Olivier Lefebvre has taken on expanded senior leadership roles across South America and Europe, overseen by Martin Fischer.
- Cheap imports from South America are squeezing producers, with Hungary being one of the EU nations mentioned.
- A report details recent earthquake locations near Africa and South America, with warnings issued for North America.
- Peru dominated South American travel awards, with Machu Picchu, Ecuador, and Chile recognized for their tourism appeal.
- Brazilian fabric manufacturer Cedro Têxtil evaluated machinery suppliers from Europe.
- Socialist governments in South America are causing inflation and stagnation.
- A plastic surgeon treated a wealthy patient who traveled from South America for cosmetic surgery.
- Interpol operation targets drug trafficking in Indonesia, leading to discoveries in Mauritius and seizures linked to South America and China.
- Jair Bolsonaro was reported to have led the country during his presidency and criticized the failures of left-wing governments.
September 2026
22 events- El Niño increases flood risk in southern South America.
- War and harvest failures are driving up energy and food prices, threatening harvests in Africa and South America.
- El Niño is causing diverse global impacts, including weather pattern shifts in Nepal and Tibet, heavy rainfall in South America, and wildfires in Indonesia.
- The Trump administration is reprogramming military aid, shifting resources to Panama and South American allies while cutting aid to Europe and the Middle East.
- U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command conducts maritime operations in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
- Don, featured in Rhineland Gardens, has expressed interest in visiting South America and Scandinavia, and made a statement on Instagram.
- Extreme heat is straining cross-border infrastructure services, highlighting global operational risks.
- Orbit Garant Drilling Inc. is successfully utilizing its assets, securing contracts, and experiencing strong demand in both South America and Northern Canada.
- Celanese Corporation announced price increases across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and North America on September 1, 2026.
- A company reported strong demand and receivable losses in South America and West Africa in April 2024.
- El Niño poses a major threat to Brazil's corn crop in Mato Grosso, impacting global agricultural competition and Argentina's market position.
- Volkswagen is manufacturing and selling passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, North America, and South America.
- Wild tomatoes originated in the Andes of South America, and companies are incorporating malic acid for cosmetic exfoliation.
- Global observation networks have geographical gaps.
- South America is facing demographic challenges that mirror those seen in South Korea, Japan, and Germany.
- MS INTERNATIONAL plc operates through various divisions across Europe and South America.
- LiqTech International and AGCO operate as industrial companies whose products are designed and sold across Europe, Asia, the United States, South America, and Canada.
- High demand for affordable e-bikes is noted in South America.
- SSR Mining operates in Nevada, and vanilla is noted to originate in South America.
- A biological control program is underway in Jabalpur, led by Nitin Patil, to manage the invasive Salvinia molesta, which originated in South America.
- Warm surface water originating from South America is being carried by trade winds towards Asia and Australia, monitored by global organizations.
- Maintenance Services operates across Europe, South America, and North America.
August 2026
3 events- El Niño is projected to cause varied climate impacts globally, including droughts in the Amazon and Africa, and excess rainfall in South America.
- The Panama Canal Authority is managing transit slots in South America.
- Cargojet is operating air cargo services across Europe, North America, and South America, including domestic services in Canada.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
7 events- Panama is being pitched as a strategic trade and manufacturing gateway connecting the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
- Bird migration patterns are affected by climate change, with New York serving as a potential destination for migratory birds.
- Global supply prospects affect commodity prices.
- Argentina and Brazil are identified as key trading partners within South America.
- Improving is expanding its global delivery model to include clients in North America, South America, and India.
- Volvo Construction Equipment reported sales figures for July 18, 2026, showing mixed results across multiple continents including Oceania, Europe, North America, Asia, South America, and Africa.
- A research institute studied a species that was brought from South America to India.
June 2026
5 events- NOAA and Colorado State University observed warmer-than-usual water off the coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean.
- Extreme heat and humidity risks are currently affecting multiple regions, including Southeast Asia, South America, and West Africa.
- A drug trafficking organization based in South America moved cocaine to Europe and conspired to ship it to Costa Rica.
- A company is focused on projects and holds exploration assets in South America, including Peru.
- Increased coca cultivation in Colombia drives drug flows into the US, noting that Colombia is a main producing state in South America.