Pranksters turn Mexico's lower house of Congress to 'Chamber of Rats' on Google Maps Earlier, the presidential residence was renamed 'Official Residence of Corruption' on the web mapping service. Jan 11, 2017By Lara Rebello
Conjoined twins born with two heads and one body die aged less than a week-old A harrowing video shows the Mexican twins crying while being held by a doctor in Chihuahua, Mexico. Jan 10, 2017By Josh RobbinsMexico
Petrol price increase fuels protests across Mexico and calls for president to resign Six people have died in clashes with the police and 1,500 people were detained for looting shops in the past week. Jan 10, 2017By Sofia Lotto PersioMexico Donald Trump
Thousands demand Mexican president's resignation after fuel price hike The Mexican government hiked the price of gasoline by 14 to 20 per cent on 1 January, sparking outrage among civilians throughout the country. Jan 10, 2017By Alex WheelerMexico Donald Trump
Guy Philippe supporters attack US citizens in Haiti in protest against his arrest and extradition A large number of US citizens are in Haiti to assist in the recovery work following hurricane Matthew devastation. Jan 10, 2017By Ananya Roy
Indian peacekeepers face UN probe for entering Haiti without cholera vaccination – report The UN is already facing accusations that its international troops were responsible for cholera outbreak in Haiti. Jan 9, 2017By Lara Rebello
Nicolas Maduro raises minimum wage in Venezuela by 50% This is the fifth such hike in a year as Venezuela continues to battle the world's highest inflation rate. Jan 9, 2017By Vasudevan Sridharan
Four inmates dead after another round of rioting in Brazilian jail Officials at the Raimundo Vidal Pessoa prison said three of the inmates were decapitated. Jan 9, 2017By Divya KishoreBrazil
US Consulate official shot by gunman in Mexico is in stable condition The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Christopher Ashcraft. Jan 8, 2017By Nandini KrishnamoorthyMexico
US embassy official 'wounded' by gunman in Mexico, official says A $20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the shooter's identification. Jan 7, 2017By Tareq HaddadMexico
Chilean officials say UFO spotted by its navy cannot be identified, release video The government stands by the video's authenticity. Jan 7, 2017By Agamoni Ghosh
Former Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe charged in the US over drug and money laundering offences Philippe was arrested on Thursday while he was giving a live radio interview. Jan 7, 2017By Ananya RoyFlorida
Drug gang blamed for killing and decapitating 33 inmates in Brazilian jail Brazilian special forces were needed to restore peace at Monte Cristo prison in Boa Vista, Roraima. Jan 6, 2017By William WatkinsonBrazil
Pictures of the week: Seven days of photography from around the world A selection of photographs from around the world, covering a variety of topics from current events to animals, weather and travel. Jan 6, 2017By David SimTravel pictures Animal and Wildlife Pictures Weather Pictures
Venezuelan search teams rescue helicopter crash survivors after six days The helicopter was found by Yecuana indigenous tribe members on the slopes of the Cerro Duida. Jan 6, 2017By Pavitra Dwibhashyam
Former Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe wanted in the US over drug charges arrested Philippe was recently elected as Senator of the Grand'Anse district in the November 2016 polls in Haiti. Jan 6, 2017By Ananya Roy
Bolivian woman wrongly accused of robbery dies after being tied to tree full of fire ants The victim's son and daughter survived despite also being tied to the tree. Jan 6, 2017By Mark Piggott