Inside Ecuador's struggle to bring down the cartels

Massive waves pound Peruvian coast

Unusually large waves hit the coasts of Peru, Ecuador and Chile, causing considerable damage and loss of life.

Large waves kill three people and close ports in Ecuador, Chile and Peru

Fishing boats capsized along the Peruvian coastline as waves were reported to be as high as four metres. Dozens of ports also had to be closed.

Maduro's inauguration sparks demonstrations across South America

Protests erupted across Latin America against the controversial inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for a third term.

Latin America's unity in the face of violence against women

Women across Latin America marched on Monday to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Many wore purple handkerchiefs which have become a symbol of feminism, and green to represent calls for legal, safe, and free abortion.