Chile beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties in Santiago to win the 2015 Copa America, their first major trophy.

Argentina's Lionel Messi says his star-studded team are "desperate" to mark their status by winning the Copa America final against hosts Chile.

Argentina remain on course to win first Copa America title since 1993 after thrashing Paraguay to set up a final against tournament hosts Chile.

Chile takes another step towards their dream of winning a first Copa America on home soil with a 2-1 win over Peru on Monday but Eduardo Vargas' match-winning double was overshadowed by an early refereeing decision that turned the game the hosts' way.

Peru striker Paolo Guerrero scores a hat-trick to give his side a comfortable 3-1 victory over Bolivia at the Copa America Thursday, setting up a last-four showdown with hosts Chile.

Hosts Chile move into the Copa America semi-finals after Mauricio Isla's late winner knocked nine-man holders Uruguay out of the tournament.

Hosts Chile began their quest for a maiden Copa America title with victory over Ecuador in Santiago.

The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile erupts for the first time in more than four decades, sending plume of smoke and ash several kilometres high.

Chilean authorities declare state of emergency as raging forest fire forced thousands of people to flee their homes