Latin America
The brilliant Brazilian loved by both Barca & Madrid
Evaristo, now aged 87, pictured at Barcelona's Nou Camp in 2015The first Brazilian striker to play for Barcelona scored more...
UK ‘taking steps’ over Brazil coronavirus variant
The prime minister has suggested there could be restrictions on travel from Brazil to the UK - but a final...
Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective
Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective in Brazil than previously suggested. Source
Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list
"With this action, we will once again hold Cuba's government accountable and send a clear message: the Castro regime must...
Ford ends decades of Brazil manufacturing
The firm, which opened its first assembly plant in Brazil in 1920, later expanding to full-blown manufacturing, will retain some...
Uruguay registers record number of new Covid cases
While there is concern in Uruguay about this latest spike, the country's cases per 100,000 inhabitants are well below those...
Mynor Padilla: Killer of anti-mining activist pleads guilty
The ex-security chief at a Canadian-owned mine in Guatemala admits to the killing. Source
Nicaraguan zoo shows off its white tiger cub
A zoo in Nicaragua has been showing off its white Bengal tiger cub to the press. Nieves was born just...
White Bengal tiger cub born at Nicaragua zoo
They are now exclusively found in captive breeding programmes where they are sometimes interbred to maintain the distinctive fur colour....
Venezuela crisis: Maduro loyalists take control of parliament
The National Assembly had until now been the only institution not controlled by the Maduro government. Source
Hailstorm turns city streets into raging rivers
Intense rains and hail led to flash floods in Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia on Monday.At least four were...
Deadly flash floods tear through Bolivia’s Sucre city
At least four people were killed and three children and adults are missing, following torrential rain. Source
Mexican fisherman ‘dies after attack on Sea Shepherd conservationists’
Sea Shepherd says the collision happened after it came under attack in the Gulf of California. Source
BBC Sound of 2021: Berwyn’s breakthrough songs of ‘blood, sweat and tears’
His music has even accompanied poet Michael Rosen on Newsnight, and his latest single Vinyl proves his songs can be...
Uruguay players want Cavani ban overturned
Edinson Cavani (second from right on the back row) is one of Uruguay's most high-profile footballers, helping the nation reach...
Man rescued from submerged vehicle in Peru
playMan rescued from submerged vehicle in Peru. Video, 00:00:51Man rescued from submerged vehicle in Peru Source
Argentines on abortion legalisation: ‘I felt relieved’
media captionActivists celebrated the Senate legalisation in Buenos AiresThe legalisation of abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy in...
Deepening divisions: Venezuela’s haves and have nots
A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. Source
Activists celebrate Argentina vote to legalise abortion
Argentina’s Congress has voted to legalise abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy.Senators voted with 38 in favour, 29...
Argentina abortion: Senate to vote on legalisation
Argentina abortion legalisation bill passes key vote Source
