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South America

Ask the pilot: The rich, colorful, checkered history of flying in Latin America. Plus: In which cities is it best to just fly in and get the hell out?; By Patrick Smith Mar 14, 2008
America's trinity of terrorism: The network of U.S.-sponsored terrorism now on global display relies on death squads, disappearances and torture.; By Greg Grandin Dec 14, 2007
Argentina's own abandoned veterans: Twenty-five years ago this band of brothers was sent to fight an unwinnable war, only to be deserted by their government.; By Jens Glüsing Apr 4, 2007
Destination: Brazil: After Carnival, soccer and samba, go deeper into this South American nation via its seductive novels and gritty true-life stories.; By Anderson Tepper Jan 30, 2007
I'm a Brazilian girl -- why do I fall for French and Italian guys?: I'd been hurt before -- but then it happened: An amazing married Italian!; By Cary Tennis Dec 21, 2006
Destination: Chile: The crazy character of this wondrous land shines in the poems of Pablo Neruda, while its strife under Pinochet is captured best by José Donoso and Patricia Verdugo; By Ariel Dorfman Aug 21, 2006
Carolina on our minds: Dive in South Carolina, drive to South America and zip over to Venice without intimidation: Travel tips from our expert.; By Donald D. Groff May 18, 2000
Cafes ... with legs: In conservative Santiago, Chile, an uncharacteristically leggy trend has slipped into the puritanical mix.; By Felipe Ossa May 5, 2000
"Dead, I can't do anything": Francisco Santos, a former kidnap victim of drug lord Pablo Escobar, became a symbol of hope for Colombians weary of violence and fear. But when leftist guerrillas ordered him killed, he had to flee to the U.S.; By Ana Arana Apr 5, 2000
At Copacabana: Rio de Janeiro boasts the most famous beach in the world. From dangerous muggers to skimpy ball hangers, the title was hard won.; By Mark Jolly Mar 25, 2000
Extravagant abandon: Helmut Teissl's photographs capture the sensual heart of Rio's Carnival.; By Don George Feb 26, 2000
Rio cracks down on nude sunbathers: Thong capital says: Floss is fine, but don't cross that line.; By J.A. Getzlaff Jan 24, 2000
Paradise found: Our roving connoisseur uncovers the finest hotel on the planet -- in Patagonia.; By Simon Winchester Jan 19, 2000
The agony and the ecotourism: Two progressive resorts in Chile exemplify the baby-boomer shift from bare-bones backpacking to pampered adventure.; By Katherine Ellison Dec 4, 1999
Colombia's powder keg: Washington's ill-conceived policy could hurt human rights and fuel the drug trade.; By Robert D. Lamb Oct 7, 1999
The yuckiest food in the Amazon: What tastes worse than rodent knee and saliva-flavored manioc mash? It depends where you come from, as Mary Roach learns in a remote Amazon village.; By Mary Roach Dec 15, 1998
Camel Trophy's grand finale: Melanie D. Goldman reports on the last leg of the craziest road trip on earth, the Camel Trophy, which takes competing teams through the wilds of South America for three weeks.; By Melanie D. Goldman Sep 1, 1998
Camel Trophy's Grand Finale: Our correspondent reports on Week Three of the Camel Trophy, a wild road trip through South America that screeches to a halt at the end of the world.; By Melanie D. Goldman Aug 30, 1998
Wide-eyed in Galapagos: Award-winning writer Barry Lopez explores the mind-widening wonders and gut-wrenching terrors of an extraordinary land.; By Barry Lopez Jun 25, 1998
The Surreal Gourmet: The Surreal Gourmet's cut-and-save El Niño survival meal.; By Bob Blumer Nov 4, 1997

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