Argentina
Alberto Fernandez, who will be sworn-in Tuesday, picks young academic as economy minister as he seeks Peronist agenda.
US & Canada
Reporter's Notebook
by Lucia Newman
Latin America
by Angela Wells - Muse Mohammed
Elections
Latin America06 Dec 2019 09:51 GMT
Bolivia is in limbo as it struggles to find a way forward after weeks of political turmoil.
Latin America05 Dec 2019 05:09 GMT
Women over 40 are joining the protest started by younger Chileans to protest violence against women by men.
Latin America04 Dec 2019 22:53 GMT
Tens of thousands march in Bogota against President Ivan Duque as anti-government protests marks second week.
Climate Change04 Dec 2019 11:01 GMT
After COP25 was moved from Chile to Spain, often unheard experts and activists were once again unable to participate.
Witness04 Dec 2019 10:34 GMT
Trapped between Colombian army and a paramilitary group, a farming community risks a journey to remember the fallen.
Latin America04 Dec 2019 07:31 GMT
Despite inconveniences, polls say 55 percent of Colombians support strike, though they would also like to see a return to normality.
Venezuela04 Dec 2019 07:27 GMT
Countries in the Americas agree to ban 29 Venezuelans as efforts increase to push him to step down.
Opinion04 Dec 2019 06:52 GMT
The brutal crackdown on protesters and repression of indigenous people has its roots in violent state militarism.
by Rodrigo Espinoza-Troncoso - Michael Wilson-Becerril
Latin America04 Dec 2019 05:36 GMT
Chemical agent is similar to spraying a solution of bicarbonate of soda in eyes of protesters.
Human Rights04 Dec 2019 00:04 GMT
Amid continuing protests, thousands march to demand constitutional recognition of people with disabilities in Chile.
AJ Impact03 Dec 2019 21:34 GMT
Gross domestic product figures shows Brazil's economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter.
Environment03 Dec 2019 13:32 GMT
Why protecting indigenous rights is central in the effort to protect the vast Amazon rainforest.
Mexico03 Dec 2019 11:30 GMT
Unprecedented death toll raises questions about government's 'hugs not bullets' policy in tackling drug cartels.
Honduras03 Dec 2019 07:29 GMT
A court sentenced seven men to prison terms of up to 50 years for murder of environmental activist Berta Caceres.
AJ Impact02 Dec 2019 22:39 GMT
Four employees of Canadian miner Continental Gold were killed in Colombia a single month last year.
by Carlos Eduardo Pina
by Linda Farthing
by Belen Fernandez