NewsLatin AmericaHonduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBCJuan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking when he was pardoned by Trump.16 hrs agoWorldAnti-government demonstrators and police clash in BoliviaProtesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.16 hrs agoLatin AmericaTrump ally Kari Lake tapped to be US ambassador to JamaicaLake thanked President Trump for nominating her, saying on social media that Jamaica "is a country I know very well, full of incredible people".12 May 2026US & CanadaAdvocaat, 78, set for World Cup record after Curacao returnDick Advocaat makes a surprise return as Curacao's head coach after his successor Fred Rutten resigned just a month out from their World Cup debut.11 May 2026World CupCuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military actionHavana's foreign minister says a report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US "aggression".1 day agoWorldShakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish governmentThe Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".2 days agoCultureUS planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl CastroCharges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.4 days agoWorldMexico cancels plans to end school year early for World CupParents were angry at a proposal to end classes on 5 June instead of 15 July due to the tournament and expected extreme heat.8 days agoLatin AmericaFeatures & AnalysisHow worried should we be about hantavirus?Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?How are countries responding to hantavirus?The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tensionThe US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progressThe loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.The other life of US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removalThe Army officer charged with using classified information to win $400,000 is also a real estate investor with rave reviews on Airbnb.Watch/ListenWarning of record global temperaturesWarning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño growsBBC tests out England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds in Kansas CityWill Grant visited one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will call home ahead of the tournament.BBC visits Argentine city in hunt for hantavirus outbreak originsCould Ushuaia be ground zero for the hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch vessel MV Hondius?Latest Updates16 hrs agoAnti-government demonstrators and police clash in BoliviaProtesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.16 hrs ago8 days agoMexico cancels plans to end school year early for World CupParents were angry at a proposal to end classes on 5 June instead of 15 July due to the tournament and expected extreme heat.8 days ago9 May 2026Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World CupThe federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.9 May 20267 May 2026Brazil's President Lula to discuss economy and security with Trump at White House The two leaders have a strained relationship and will be closely watched for signs of a breakthrough over tariffs and other issues.7 May 20265 May 2026Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in ColombiaThe explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.5 May 20264 May 2026Three dead after monster truck crashes into crowd At least 38 people were injured when the vehicle ploughed into the crowd at a show in Colombia. 4 May 20263 May 2026Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concertShakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.3 May 20261 May 2026'I want them to know it's a really bad business to kill journalists'Journalists are now able to upload their work to a website so that if anything were to happen to them, their work could still be published.1 May 20261 May 2026Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail termLast year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.1 May 2026...
