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'Migrant' monarch butterflies arrive in Mexico for winter

'Migrant' monarch butterflies arrive in Mexico for winter

05/12/2018

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Bolivian women protest against gender-based violence

Thousands of women took to the streets of the Bolivian capital La Paz on Sunday to take part in a run and demonstration against gender-based violence.

01/10/2018

Bolivia

Watch: Costume-clad paragliders descend over the Andes

The "Bumblebee" character from the franchise "Transformers" and the flying house from the Pixar produced film "Up" were among the costumes in the skies.

27/08/2018

Destinations

Guatemala: A step back in time to Maya civilisation

You can leave the hustle and bustle of 21st century city life behind by following in the footsteps of the ancient Maya world

18/06/2018

World News

At least 10 people dead in Nicaragua protests

At least 10 people have died in Nicaragua during protests against controversial reform to the pension plans

21/04/2018

World News

Venezuela's Maduro not welcome at key Americas summit

Venezuela's president is criticised by neighbouring nations for his handling of the country's economic and political crisis.

14/02/2018

Venezuela

EU slaps sanctions on seven Venezuelan officials

Restrictions including travel bans and asset freezes have been issued as the country’s political and economic situation continues to crumble.

22/01/2018

Peru

Pope Francis visits flood-hit people of Northern Peru

Thousands in Trujillo are still living in tents after El Nino-related floods destroyed thousands of homes and left many families homeless.

20/01/2018

Peru

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

29/12/2017

Honduras

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.

06/12/2017

Bolivia

Bolivians pay homage to family skulls

Annual tradition sees relics of relatives receive offerings.

09/11/2017

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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

25/10/2017

World News

New species discovered in Amazon

Researchers have discovered 381 new species in the Amazon.

01/09/2017

Venezuela

Maduro to use Interpol to pursue Ortega

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks cross-border arrest of his fugitive ex-attorney general, Luisa Ortega

23/08/2017

Brazil

Brazil's Temer faces crucial vote in Congress

Brazilian president faces crucial ballot in parliament on whether he should stand trial on corruption charges

02/08/2017

Economy

Britain eyes trade deal with Brazil

Britain is looking to deepen trade link post-brexit including with Brazil

01/08/2017

Venezuela

Former Latin-American Presidents in Venezuela to observe 'unofficial' referendum

15/07/2017

Brazil

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

10/06/2017

World News

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.

16/05/2017

Venezuela

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.

27/04/2017