NewsNewsLatin AmericaAcclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87The author is best known for his novel A World for Julius, which chronicles the frivolous lives of the elite.13 hrs agoLatin AmericaSpectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islandsScientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.3 days agoLatin AmericaUS and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro captureThe US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.5 days agoWorldEcuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserveEcuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".6 days agoWorldTrump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.5 days agoWorldChina spent years building ties in Latin America. 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Latest Updates13 hrs agoAcclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87The author is best known for his novel A World for Julius, which chronicles the frivolous lives of the elite.13 hrs ago3 days agoSpectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islandsScientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.3 days ago5 days agoBBC looks at how Cubans are living with fuel shortagesThe BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.5 days ago6 days agoDirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jailPrisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.6 days ago8 days agoMexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffinNemesio Oseguera led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death as a result of a firefight in February.8 days ago28 Feb 2026At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in BoliviaPolice fire tear gas to disperse crowds allegedly trying to take banknotes from the crash site. 28 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violenceBBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Politician brothers convicted in Brazil for ordering murder of prominent councillorMarielle Franco's murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil. 25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feudCuliacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.25 Feb 2026...
