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Peruvian police officers disguised themselves as 2026 World Cup mascots to break into the home of a suspected drug dealer - and football fan.
The BBC spoke to match-goers outside Azteca Stadium, where Mexico began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
Teachers demanding higher pay have been demonstrating for several days and threaten to disrupt the tournament if their demands are not met.
In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.
BBC's Will Grant visited Barrio Toledo, where at least 700 containers are being repurposed into two-bedroom homes with kitchens, bathrooms and patios.
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.
Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.
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.
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
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.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.
Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.
About 8.2 million people participated in the first drill of the year, achieving an average evacuation time of 1 minute and 52 seconds.
A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.
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.
