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Latest Updates1 day agoTourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports. 1 day ago2 days agoPeru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturnedOllanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.2 days ago4 days agoWatch: Giant 100-metre Mexican sandwich sets Guinness recordThe record-breaking row of traditional sandwiches was assembled during Torta Fair, an annual food festival celebrating one of Mexico's most popular street foods.4 days ago4 days agoBrazil's president confirms two US government officials were denied visas over election interference fearsBrazil has argued the visit could have been used to raise suspicions about the electoral system's reliability ahead of October's vote, which the US state department rejects.4 days ago4 days agoNicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another yearIt is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer. 4 days ago6 days agoPeru's new president says military will lead crime operations in emergenciesMore than 100 protesters gathered during the inauguration of Peru's first elected female leader.6 days ago6 days agoConfronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battleOrla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.6 days ago6 days agoOn the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruptionThe BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.6 days ago7 days agoChile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under PinochetNelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.7 days ago...
