NewsLatin AmericaPolice officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampedeAn investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.4 hrs agoLatin AmericaRetrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to beginThe first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court. 4 hrs agoLatin AmericaArgentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions. 5 days agoLatin AmericaCo-founder of Jalisco New Generation drug cartel pleads guiltyÉrick Valencia Salazar was among a group of 29 alleged drug lords extradited to the US from Mexico.6 days agoWorldPeru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiascoTechnical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.1 day agoLatin America'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciersA controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining. 3 days agoLatin AmericaTrapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 daysThe 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel.5 days agoLatin AmericaFeatures & AnalysisThe US refinery now processing Venezuelan oilChevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compoundAlmost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritageThe centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.In one of country's poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boomIone Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals' prospects. Watch/ListenWatch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodromeAround 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockadeThe BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.What happened at Maduro's second court appearanceThe BBC was in the New York courtroom to watch the ex-Venezuelan leader argue for ability to fund his defence with Venezuelan government funds.BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darknessMore than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up?The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.Latest Updates4 hrs agoRetrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to beginThe first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court. 4 hrs ago4 hrs agoPolice officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampedeAn investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.4 hrs ago1 day agoPeru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiascoTechnical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.1 day ago2 days agoAt least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist siteThe incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.2 days ago3 days ago'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciersA controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining. 3 days ago5 days agoArgentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions. 5 days ago5 days agoTrapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 daysThe 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel.5 days ago6 days agoWatch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodromeAround 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.6 days ago4 Apr 2026Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injuredHundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.4 Apr 2026...
