NewsLatin AmericaRussian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockadeThe tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with it. 8 hrs agoWorldTwo Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearingThe crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.2 days agoLatin AmericaDeath toll from Colombian military plane crash rises to 69 as search endsThe Hercules military transport plane crashed minutes after take-off near Colombia's southern border with Peru.6 days agoLatin AmericaMarco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trialRubio's former housemate is charged with illegally trying to influence the first Trump administration on behalf of the Venezuelan government.6 days agoWorldUS prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal feesA judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay lawyers.4 days agoWorldBrazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-healthFormer President Jair Bolsonaro was moved from his cell to hospital earlier this month with pneumonia.5 days agoLatin AmericaUN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity'The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.5 days agoAfricaFeatures & Analysis'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.In one of country's poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boomIone Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals' prospects. Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darknessTwo pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boostColombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.Young Venezuelans voice hope and frustration as post-Maduro future unfoldsYoung people who have only known one political system are adjusting to change after US forces seized Maduro.Watch/ListenWhat happened at Maduro's second court appearanceThe BBC was in the New York courtroom to watch the ex-Venezuelan leader argue for ability to fund his defence with Venezuelan government funds.BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darknessMore than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up?The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USAVenezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training sessionMexico City set a Guinness record for the largest football training session as 9,500 participants filled the capital’s Zocalo square ahead of World Cup. Latest Updates2 days agoTwo Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearingThe crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.2 days ago5 days agoIn one of country's poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boomIone Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals' prospects. 5 days ago5 days agoBrazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-healthFormer President Jair Bolsonaro was moved from his cell to hospital earlier this month with pneumonia.5 days ago6 days agoDeath toll from Colombian military plane crash rises to 69 as search endsThe Hercules military transport plane crashed minutes after take-off near Colombia's southern border with Peru.6 days ago7 days agoCuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darknessTwo pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.7 days ago7 days agoColombian military plane crash kills at least 66Colombia's defence minister says it was a "tragic accident" but the cause is not yet clear.7 days ago22 Mar 2026National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a weekAnother total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.22 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Car stolen with two-month-old baby insideThe baby boy was rescued by police unharmed and reunited with his mother shortly after the ordeal.20 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Venezuelan leader replaces senior military commandersThe reshuffle follows Delcy Rodríguez's appointment of a new defence minister, a move human rights groups described as a "recycling of impunity".20 Mar 2026...
