The military helicopter was supporting search and rescue operations in the Arequipa region on Sunday. BBC News
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Is Mexico safe for football fans?
Mexico’s co-hosting of the Fifa World Cup could be compromised by drug cartel violence. BBC News
Read More »Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces. BBC News
Read More »'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday. BBC News
Read More »What the killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’ means for Mexico
Mexico’s most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel has been killed, Mexico’s defence ministry has confirmed. The security operation and killing has been heralded as a victory in both Mexico and the United States. However, it was met with violence across Mexico …
Read More »Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed
The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico. BBC News
Read More »Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana. BBC News
Read More »Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after “almost nine months” of imprisonment. BBC News
Read More »Peru names eighth president in a decade after incumbent's ouster
José María Balcázar is chosen by Congress after his predecessor was ousted over graft allegations, which he denies. BBC News
Read More »Guatemalan Attorney-General’s accused of role in illegal adoptions
In their statement, the UN experts describe how illegal adoptions “may occur through a range of illicit acts or unlawful practices, including fraud in the declaration of adoptability, falsification of official documents, coercion or lack of free and informed consent of biological parents and improper financial gain for intermediaries” . …
Read More »Pressure grows for release of Venezuelan political prisoners
They have been holding a vigil outside the police detention centre since 8 January, when the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, first announced that “a significant number” of prisoners would be freed as a goodwill gesture to demonstrate what he said was the interim government’s will “seek peace”. …
Read More »Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Bob lived in the São Paulo cemetery where his owner was buried for 10 years until his death in 2021. BBC News
Read More »Police wear fancy dress in Rio Carnival phone theft sting
Two people were arrested after a woman was spotted by a drone grabbing a phone from an attendee. BBC News
Read More »Cuban cigar festival called off as US blockade fuels energy crisis
The annual aficionados’ bonanza has been postponed until further notice as shortages affect international travel. BBC News
Read More »Two US Navy ships collide near South America
Two people involved in the operation suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition, the US military said. BBC News
Read More »Venezuela frees high-profile opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa
The Justice First party leader is among 18 political prisoners to be freed by the interim government on Sunday. BBC News
Read More »BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs. BBC News
Read More »Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board
Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey. BBC News
Read More »Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime. BBC News
Read More »Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms
The assembly, dominated by lawmakers who are allies of former president Nicolás Maduro, passed the bill with the backing of interim President Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed office after Maduro was seized in a US military operation earlier this month. BBC News
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