Brazil is the latest country to be hit by devastating floods.
Brazil is the latest country to be hit by devastating floods.
Chile is the latest addition to the list of Latin American countries to recognize the Palestinian state, and more are expected to follow soon.
The first female president in Brazil’s history takes charge.
Latin America responds to the WikiLeaks revelations.
Just days before the elections, Haitians are becoming increasingly frustrated with the handling of the epidemic.
Néstor Kirchner served as president between 2003 and 2007. He died on 28 October, aged 60.
The brutal murder of Adams Ledesma, founder of a community TV channel in a slum in Buenos Aires, begs the question: is this crime connected to his work as a journalist? The police say no, but the neighbours have no doubts.
A new Argentinean campaign insists it’s time to take rubbish disposal seriously
Human rights organizations call for firmer action by the Argentinean government.
Increased deaths from dengue fever - spread by the mosquito - causes concern as the rainy season arrives in Honduras.
Hollywood actor lends his support to the campaign to release five political prisoners being held in the US.
Wire-tapping scandal leads to mud-slinging between Argentinian politicians.
Argentina launches ambitious plan to give all its students a laptop.
A new campaign highlights Argentina's retrogressive energy policies.
In the last 10 years, 67 journalists have been killed in Mexico, reports Hernán P Nadal.
A mass protest marks 34 years since the end of the military dictatorship in Argentina.
Concert in aid of earthquake-affected neighbour draws two countries together.
US Congress offers hope to the children of Argentina's 'disappeared'.
Latin America is backing Argentina in its dispute with Britain over oil exploration rights in the Malvinas.
The recent victory of President Piñera may mean the death of independent media.
Despite the US embargo, Cuba improves its internet connection services.
An indigenous community is evicted as disputes rage about land ownership in Argentina.
Hernán Nadal considers the implications of Bolivia's recent election result.
Brazil challenges hackers to get into its electronic voting system.
Brazil's minister of communications announces his plan to provide free mobiles to 12 million people.
Chagas disease sufferers are still neglected, a hundred years after the illness was discovered.
Indigenous peoples make their voices heard on climate change.
13 HIV-positive Latin-American stories seek to inform and address AIDS-related stigma.
Argentina has passed a new broadcast media law to replace the one brought in during the dictatorship.
Anti-Muslim fervour is rife – yet is being ignored by the authorities, says Lewis Garland.
Mari Marcel Thekaekara congratulates the country’s Dalit community on finally winning legal protection against discrimination.
‘The Wicked Witch is dead’ but although he’s celebrating, Alan Hughes urges us to fight on against everything she stood for.
Argument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?
As Mother’s Day approaches in India, Mari Marcel Thekaekara reflects on how motherhood has changed along with the online communication boom.