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Argentina

People power: Argentina blocks early release for human rights criminals

Under pressure from the street, Congress stopped a ruling from applying to dictatorship-era human rights offenders.

Venezuela

Maduro woos his core support following violent protests

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has promised to raise minimum salaries by sixty percent and to hold long delayed state elections in the coming months.

Venezuela

At least two killed in clashes during 'mother of all marches' in Venezuela

As hundreds of thousands march across Venezuela to protest the country's economic crisis, sideline clashes between security forces and protesters have led to deaths.

Colombia

Second deadly landslide in a month rocks Colombia

A deadly landslide has rocked Colombia for the second time this month, claiming at least 11 lives just weeks after more than 300 were killed in a similar…

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Venezuela

Maduro executes Plan Zamoro to tackle "mother of all protests" in Venezuela

With a big opposition protest called for today Venezuela's president activates security plan and says Washington and opposition staging coup.

Spain

Major operation against child porn network culminates in 39 arrests

Spanish police have arrested 39 people as part of an international operation against a major child pornography ring which distributed illicit material via the online messaging application…

Bolivia

Bolivian opposition urges President Morales against potential fourth term

Despite the public voting against allowing the leader to run for a fourth consecutive term, Evo Morales says he may still run in 2019.

Paraguay

Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes decides not to run for second term following bloody protests

Paraguay’s President Horacio Cartes has announced that he will not run for re-election next year, regardless of whether Congress passes an amendment to allow leaders to stand for a second…

Argentina

Argentina: police and protesters clash during general strike

Protesters in Argentina have clashed with police during demonstrations against government austerity measures.

Paraguay

Protesters keep up pressure on Paraguay's government

There is anger on the streets of Paraguay, with protesters again gathering outside the Congress.

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Children's Lenten Procession in Guatemala

A vibrantly colourful procession led by children in Guatemala City on Sunday marked the start of a series of solemn and traditional ceremonies in the lead up to…

World News

Peru declares state of emergency due to deadly floods

A car owner had a lucky escape in Peru as he tried to cross a swollen river.

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El Nino batters Peru

The number of people killed in Peru following intense rains and mudslides has climbed to 72.

Brazil

Fire sweeps through Sao Paulo slum

Fire engulfs wooden homes in favela on the outskirts of Brazil's most populous city . Hundreds of people are forced to flee

Brazil

Explained: The bribery scandal engulfing Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht and Latin American governments

A multi-million euro bribery scandal involving Brazil’s largest engineering company is spreading through South America.

Cult

Nicky Jam scores number one hit with album Fenix

Nick Rivera Caminero or Nicky Jam as he is known by fans the world over has just scored his first No.

Chile

Deadly wildfires in Chile destroy entire town

An entire town has been completely destroyed by flames, as the worst wildfires in Chile’s modern history continue to consume large swathes of the country.

Dominican Republic

Latin American leaders blast Trump border wall

Leaders of Latin American and Caribbean countries have denounced the new US President's tough immigration policies and border wall project.

Bolivia

Bolivians pray for good fortune at traditional Alasitas Festival

On January 24 each year, people from all over Bolivia flock to La Paz to take part in the traditional Alasitas Festival which is a shopper’s paradise.

Brazil

Raw emotions as Brazilian football club Chapecoense play first match since plane crash tragedy

Emotions were raw as Chapecoense played their first match since most of their players died in a plane crash.