Peru 29/12/2017 Peruvians protest pardon for former president Thousands of Peruvians have protested against the pardon given by the president to former authoritarian president Fujimori, saying it amounts to treason
Honduras 06/12/2017 Honduras opposition calls for election recount or run-off The opposition in Honduras has called for a run-off to be held if a full recount of votes in the disputed presidential elections is not held.
Bolivia 09/11/2017 Bolivians pay homage to family skulls Annual tradition sees relics of relatives receive offerings.
no comment 25/10/2017 Body of humpback whale found on beach in Rio The body of a Humpback whale that was saved over the weekend has turns up dead on a beach in Rio de Janeiro
world news 01/09/2017 New species discovered in Amazon Researchers have discovered 381 new species in the Amazon.
Venezuela 23/08/2017 Maduro to use Interpol to pursue Ortega Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks cross-border arrest of his fugitive ex-attorney general, Luisa Ortega
Brazil 02/08/2017 Brazil's Temer faces crucial vote in Congress Brazilian president faces crucial ballot in parliament on whether he should stand trial on corruption charges
economy 01/08/2017 Britain eyes trade deal with Brazil Britain is looking to deepen trade link post-brexit including with Brazil
Venezuela 15/07/2017 Former Latin-American Presidents in Venezuela to observe 'unofficial' referendum A handful of former Latin American presidents arrived in Venezuela on Saturday (July 15) in anticipation of observing an opposition-organized
Brazil 10/06/2017 Brazilian President Michel Temer acquitted of illegal campaign funding A close vote in Brazil's Superior Electoral Court finds Temer not guilty of receiving illegal campaign funds during 2014 presidential election
world news 16/05/2017 Deadly dengue epidemic declared in region of Peru The World Health Organisation has declared a dengue epidemic in Peru's northwestern region of Piura after the local death toll reached 19.
Venezuela 27/04/2017 Venezuela to quit Organisation of American States as protests continue Security forces clashed with opposition protesters for another day, as the death toll from the anti-government unrest reaches at least 29.
Aid Zone 11/04/2017 360° video: Food security programmes to reduce displacement in rural areas In Colombia, the UN is trying to help rural communities whose food security has been challenged by the government’s attempt to curb coca production through land-fumigation.
Colombia 05/04/2017 Colombian landslide death toll rises to 290 As the death toll rises, rescue workers are rushing to bury identified bodies in the town of Macoa as soon as possible, to stop the spread of infection.
Colombia 04/04/2017 Colombia: Damage and despair in mudslide-hit Mocoa Funerals are taking place for some of the 273 victims of Saturday's disaster in the southern town.
Sport 22/03/2017 Dakar Rally returns to Peru for 2018 edition Peru will return to the Dakar Rally schedule for the 40th edition of the race next year.
Aid Zone 16/03/2017 Colombia: Providing aid after FARC peace deal The ‘La Havana’ peace deal signed last August between Colombia and the main rebel group, FARC, started the process to put an end to a 52 year armed conflict.
Brazil 23/02/2017 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.
Republic of Ecuador 16/02/2017 Moreno hopes Correa's legacy will carry him to victory in Ecuador Ecuador's ruling Socialists are hoping Lenin Moreno will be able to carry forward the Correa legacy as the country votes for a new president on Sunday.
Sport 10/01/2017 Loeb retakes lead, Sunderland sitting pretty in Dakar 2017 The business end of the Dakar rally has arrived, and Sebastien Loeb and Sam Sunderland are looking good for race wins after stage eight.
