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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…

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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.

Venezuela

Venezuelan lawmakers back motion blaming Maduro for economic crisis

Venezuela’s National Assembly has taken a symbolic step by backing a motion blaming the country’s leftist president for the country’s political and economic…

Venezuela

Venezuela closes Colombian border to stop currency 'mafia'

A day after banning the 100-bolivar banknote from circulation, President Maduro has ordered the 72-hour closure of the Colombian border.

Cuba

Fidel Castro briefly reunited with Che Guevara: the Cuban leader's ashes make the journey to Santiago

Fidel Castro’s funeral cortege has resumed its journey to Santiago de Cuba, where the late Cuban leader will be laid to rest.

Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition drops symbolic trial of president

Venezuela’a opposition-dominated parliament has delayed a symbolic trial of President Nicolas Maduro.

Sci-Tech

Brazil opens the first elephant sanctuary in Latin America

Maia and Guida are the first guests at the elephant sanctuary

Mexico

Mexican judge shot dead as El Chapo's extradition to US confirmed

A Mexican court orders notorious drugs lord El Chapo can be extradited to the USA

Argentina

Latin America rallies to condemn violence against women

Tens of thousands took to the streets across Latin America to protest against the brutal rape and killing of Lucia Perez in the Argentine resort of Mar del…

Colombia

Colombian government and ELN rebels to begin formal talks to revive FARC peace deal

The Colombian government is to start formal peace talks with the ELN – or National Liberation Army – the country’s second largest rebel group.