Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome

Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

BBC looks at how Cubans are living with fuel shortages

The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.

Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence

BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence

BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.

BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest

The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.

What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.

Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competition

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.

Search dogs, rescuers and helicopters as Mexico City holds earthquake drill

About 8.2 million people participated in the first drill of the year, achieving an average evacuation time of 1 minute and 52 seconds.

Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina

A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.

BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs

BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.

Public pay their respects to Cubans killed in Venezuela during US raid

The BBC's Will Grant is in Cuba's capital, Havana, where people lined the streets to pay tribute.

Watch: BBC reports from outside Venezuela's 'El Helicoide' prison

BBC reporter Norberto Paredes is in Caracas as the Venezuelan government begins to release its political prisoners.

What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba?

The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.

'It seems unjust to me' - views from Caracas on Maduro's seizure

BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation.

The key questions on Trump's actions on Venezuela

Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.

Watch: How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded

President Donald Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela after it launched strikes on the country and captured President Nicolas Maduro.

Ros Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the US

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.

Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC people risked their lives for her to come to Oslo

The Venezuelan opposition leader talked about she escaped Venezuela after months in hiding.

BBC speaks to Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado

The Venezuelan opposition leader made her first public appearance in 11 months moments before the interview.