Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Latin America BBC looks at how Cubans are living with fuel shortages The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.

Latin America Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

Latin America BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.

Latin America BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.

Latin America What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.

Latin America Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.

Latin America Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competition Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power. Latin America Search dogs, rescuers and helicopters as Mexico City holds earthquake drill About 8.

2 million people participated in the first drill of the year, achieving an average evacuation time of 1 minute and 52 seconds.

Latin America Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic. Latin America BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.

Latin America Public pay their respects to Cubans killed in Venezuela during US raid The BBC's Will Grant is in Cuba's capital, Havana, where people lined the streets to pay tribute.

Latin America Watch: BBC reports from outside Venezuela's 'El Helicoide' prison BBC reporter Norberto Paredes is in Caracas as the Venezuelan government begins to release its political prisoners.

Latin America What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba?

The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.

Latin America 'It seems unjust to me' - views from Caracas on Maduro's seizure BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation. Latin America The key questions on Trump's actions on Venezuela Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.

Latin America Watch: How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded President Donald Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela after it launched strikes on the country and captured President Nicolas Maduro.

Latin America Ros Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the US The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela. Latin America Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC people risked their lives for her to come to Oslo The Venezuelan opposition leader talked about she escaped Venezuela after months in hiding