INDEX

17 May 2013 Last updated at 17:41 ET

Argentine 'Dirty War' leader dies

Argentina's former military leader Jorge Rafael Videla has died aged 87 while serving a sentence for crimes against humanity, including torture.

Revelations that Costa Rica's president used a jet belonging to a Colombian with alleged links to drug trafficking have led to three resignations.

Brazilian police say they have identified a gang specialising in trafficking Bangladeshi nationals into South America's biggest economy.

Pope Francis condemns 'money cult'

Pope Francis calls on world leaders to reform the global financial system and help the poor, in his first major speech on the financial crisis.
Mexico sacks 'power abuse' official

Mexico's president sacks an official over an incident caused by his daughter last month, in a case of abuse of power that has trended on Twitter.
Brazil paves way for gay marriage
Venezuela opposition TV channel sold
Mayan pyramid destroyed in Belize
Venezuela troops target street crime
Falklands suicides 'overestimated'
Brazil judge unblocks Maracana sale

Tite rewarding Corinthians' patience

Corinthians are a prime example of South American clubs showing more patience towards their coaches, says Tim Vickery

Reporting Brazil by going beyond the headlines

High roller

A century of the Andes railway built to make peace
Old wounds

Argentina grapples with Videla legacy
Bone of contention

How food shortages are dividing Venezuelans
Life of two halves

Can football's bad boy really be a success in politics?
Tee-off

Cuba golf gets multi-million-dollar boost as golf village is approved
After the deluge

Dramatic images as Argentine town emerges from floodwaters
Passinho fad Watch

Brazilian boys create new dance craze in Rio's 'favela' shanty towns