South America

South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, comprising twelve sovereign states. It is a major global region with significant natural resources, diverse economies, and growing technological markets.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a potential economic realignment following a major election in Brazil, the launch of European satellites from its territory, and increased investment from companies like Alibaba in its AI market.

Latest on South America

• South America faces potential economic realignment after Brazil vote
• 2 European Earth-observing satellites launching to orbit from South America tonight: Watch it live
• South Park creators ‘rename’ show to ‘South America’ in jab at Trump
• South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump
• Alibaba pushes into South America’s AI market with launch of Brazil data centres
• position the country as a commercial bridge between South America and Asia-Pacific

Connections

12 entities linked to South America across the news graph.