BBC News
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 00:00
Cuba's revolutionary former leader Fidel Castro has written a strongly-worded article condemning persistent rumours that he is on his death bed.
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 00:00
The Colombian army says five soldiers have been killed by Farc rebels, in the first major incident since peace negotiations were launched.
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 00:00
Ghana has held the Libertad since 2 October in a row over Argentine debts.
Friday, October 19, 2012 - 00:00
Mexican authorities are seeking to exhume the remains of a drug lord's parents to obtain DNA and convince the public that he is dead.
Friday, October 19, 2012 - 00:00
The Honduran Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutional a project to build privately-run cities, with their own police and tax system.
Friday, October 19, 2012 - 00:00
About 90% of hospital managers in Peru have resigned in support of doctors on strike over pay, union officials say.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 00:00
The United States has welcomed the decision by the Cuban government to abolish the requirement for exit permits.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 00:00
Hundreds of people in Haiti have protested against the high cost of living and called for the resignation of President Michel Martelly.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 00:00
Police in Mexico have raided three teachers' colleges in the western state of Michoacan after more than a week of protests against curriculum changes.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 00:00
In these mountains, the sounds of conflict drown out any echo of the forthcoming peace talks.