BBC (UK)
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 00:00
Tens of thousands of Chilean students have taken to the streets of Santiago to demand free education in the country's biggest protest so far this year.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 00:00
While there is little expectation in Brazil that somebody will ever be actually punished for crimes committed during the dictatorship, the new investigation may at least bring some closure.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 00:00
Bogota Police Commander Gen Luis Eduardo Martinez blamed Colombia's largest rebel group, the Farc, for the attack.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 00:00
"It's partly a message to the presidential candidates, most of whom have said they won't negotiate with the drug cartels."
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 00:00
Families with children under six living in extreme poverty will get $35 (£22) a month for each family member.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 00:00
At the stroke of midnight, a planeload of flowers - an important export for Colombia - left Bogota to become the first shipment under the deal.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 00:00
International donors had voiced concern about the political vacuum.
Monday, May 14, 2012 - 00:00
The rebels said they were prepared to free the reporter to a group including ICRC officials and an envoy of French President-elect, Francois Hollande.
Monday, May 14, 2012 - 00:00
Seven people are missing after an Argentine cargo ship and a Paraguayan tug boat collided on the Parana river, Argentine officials say.
Monday, May 14, 2012 - 00:00
On average, it takes 13 procedures and 119 days of work to start a business in Brazil.