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Monday, February 29, 2016 - 05:25
Colombia's indigenous agency (Onic) has expressed concern over the presence of fighters from the ELN, or National Liberation Army, in areas traditionally held by the Farc rebel group.
Friday, February 26, 2016 - 06:14
The opposition Jamaica Labour Party has won the general election after a campaign dominated by economic issues. The party's leader Andrew Holness, 43, vowed to create jobs, grow the economy and improve education and healthcare.
Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 05:20
Bolivia's President Evo Morales has accepted defeat in a referendum which aimed to change the constitution to allow him to run for another term. Mr Morales said he had "lost a small battle, but not the war".
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 05:14
Brazilian authorities have charged the president of mining company Samarco and six others with homicide for the mining disaster that killed 19 people last November.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 05:12
At least 3,000 barrels of crude oil have been spilled in an Amazonian region after leaks from Peru's main oil pipeline, the state oil company said. The oil has polluted two rivers that at least eight indigenous communities rely on for water, the government and indigenous leaders said.
Monday, February 22, 2016 - 05:04
The Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, has given a leftist rebel group a stark warning about the future of peace talks being in held in Cuba. Mr Santos told the Farc they must focus and reach an agreement on the outstanding negotiating points in order to sign a peace accord on 23 March.
Monday, February 22, 2016 - 04:55
President Evo Morales of Bolivia has narrowly lost a referendum to allow him to stand for a fourth term in office, exit polls suggest. One poll suggests 52.3% voted against the proposal to amend the constitution, while another suggests it was 51%.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 05:07
Colombia's prosecutor general, Alejandro Ordonez, says he will open a "disciplinary investigation" against the country's chief of police, Gen Rodolfo Palomino.Mr Ordonez said Gen Palomino would be investigated over the alleged creation of a male prostitution ring.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 05:05
A prosecutor in Brazil has temporarily suspended a hearing at which ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was due to be questioned over corruption allegations.The suspension follows an appeal by a lawmaker for Lula's Workers' Party.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 09:21
Pope Francis has asked Mexican indigenous people in Chiapas state for forgiveness over they way they have been excluded from society. He made his appeal while celebrating Mass in three native languages after a new Vatican decree approved their use.