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Ecuador president starts third term
Ecuador's President, Rafael Correa, is sworn into office for an unprecedented third term in the capital, Quito.
Guatemala extradites ex-leader to US
Former Guatemalan President Alfonso is extradited to the United States, where he faces charges for laundering more than $70m in public funds.
Barrick Gold fined for Chile project
Chilean authorities fine the world's largest gold mining company, Barrick Gold Corp, more than $16m for environmental offences at an Andean mine.
Expert Views
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The fairytale of Garcilaso
Tim Vickery on how Real Garcilaso have gone from being formed to the quarter-finals of South America's Champions League - in four years
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Huge fire consumes Rio fuel depot00:32
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Rios Montt genocide case stirs tensions02:56
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Cuba reopens sugar mills02:43
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Argentine protests for PIP compensation02:03
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Toilet paper shortage in Venezuela01:45
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Evita's memorabilia goes on tour01:50
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Cuban golf courses no longer 'elitist'02:36
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Videla death: View from Buenos Aires01:27
Features & Analysis
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Working Lives Ecuador
Five people, five takes on life in the capital Quito
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Genocide?
Fresh tussle over legacy of Guatemala's civil war
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Gang of four
Why Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru want to form new trade bloc
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Legal labyrinth
Fight goes on in Guatemala as genocide verdict overturned
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Under the hood
Spotlight on Chile's masked protest movement
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Sugar coating
Why Cuba is investing in the sweet stuff
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Foot loose
How barefoot Indian tribe inspired a US fitness revolution
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