Investigation of Argentina's ex-president in bomb case reopened
An Argentine court has reopened an investigation into accusations former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner sought a secret deal over a 1994 bombing.
Former Argentina president charged with corruption
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is charged with corruption as the judge freezes $880 million of her assets.
Argentina sacks finance minister on weak economy
Argentine Finance Minister Alfonso Prat-Gay was sacked after one year in office as a long-hoped-for economic recovery has yet to happen.
Colombia soccer team plane crash a human error
Human error was largely responsible for Colombian mountain plane crash that killed most of a first-league Brazilian football team.
Mexico fireworks market blast kills dozens
The blast at the San Pablito fireworks market in Tultepec, north of Mexico City, also injured at least 70 others.
Venezuela's chaotic currency swap
The country with the world's highest inflation rate has abruptly gone from problems of excess liquidity to something like desperate thirst.
Venezuela yanks half all notes in circulation
Venezuela, fighting annual inflation of about 500pc, is yanking half of all banknotes from circulation as it prepares to print new money.
Don't expect any Castro statues in Cuba
Cuban President Raul Castro says his government will prohibit the naming of streets or public monuments after his brother Fidel.
Doomed jet may have run out of fuel
Pilot pleaded to make an immediate landing because the aircraft was out of fuel, according to a recording.
Subdued mood, but Cubans look ahead
The Cuban flag is at half mast and draped over public buildings and private balconies everywhere you go.
Tens of thousands pay respects to Castro
Castro was admired by leftists and people of the developing world, but vilified by those who viewed him as a dictator.
