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Turning used cooking oil into soap in a country where deep-fried foods rule

A group of young environmentalists in Honduras are turning used cooking oil into soap and dog food.

She defended drug lord El Chapo - now, she's running for office

On Sunday, Mexico will become the first country to elect all its judges, following a major reform.

Shakira cancels second concert over production issues

The Colombian pop star says she is "devastated", after also cancelling her previous show in Boston.

Trial of Maradona's medical team collapses

It was found that a judge involved in the case had taken part in a show about the trial.

Five musicians murdered in suspected Mexican cartel killing

Nine alleged members of the Gulf Cartel have been arrested.

German court rejects Peruvian farmer's landmark climate case

Saúl Luciano Lliuya believes energy giant RWE should be held responsible for melting glaciers.

Migrants' bodies found in boat washed ashore on Caribbean island

Documents found inside the boat washed ashore in St Vincent and the Grenadines indicate the migrants were from Mali.

Brazil sues China carmaker BYD over 'slave-like' conditions

The Public Labour Prosecutor's Office in the state of Bahia says 220 Chinese workers were rescued.

Venezuela's ruling party claims election win as opposition boycotts poll

President Maduro's party will now control all but one state after a vote the opposition called a "farce".

Brazil 'best team in the world' - new boss Ancelotti

New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is "honoured and proud to lead the best team in the world" and targets winning the 2026 World Cup.

Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters

Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

Fleeing US deportations, it took this family three tries to enter Canada

Migrant Araceli and her family hoped Canada offered safety from President Trump's immigration crackdown, but claiming asylum proved a challenge.

Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81

He was known for dramatic and unflinching black-and-white images of hardship, conflict and natural beauty.

The world's most dangerous country for trade unionists

More trade union members are murdered in the South American nation than anywhere else.

Valeria Márquez: Who was Mexican influencer killed live on TikTok?

Prosecutors say they are treating the killing of 23-year-old Valeria Marquez as a femicide.