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US says Edmundo Gonzalez won the Venezuela election
The US has rejected Nicolas Maduro’s victory claim, recognising his opponent as President.
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'King of the South' drug lord eludes global manhunt
Sebastian Marset has run one of the largest drug-trafficking schemes in South America.
Why staying on a Peruvian potato farm could be the best holiday you've ever had
Peru gave the world cocaine, chocolate and the humble spud.
Bolivia released 'buzzy' new beer – but does the world want it?
Bolivia has been trying to destigmatise the plant, which is used to make cocaine.
World Bank boosts forecast for global economic growth
'Exceptional' US growth highlighted as bank’s latest outlook marks an increase.
Mexico votes likely to choose the country’s first female president
Violence in parts of the country was top of mind as people stepped into voting booths.
60-year-old Miss Universe contestant's dream ends abruptly
60-year-old Argentine woman watched her Miss Universe dreams melt away.
A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?
Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?
Crocodile handbag celebrity smuggler sent to jail
Sprawling multi-year conspiracy involved recruiting couriers to transport her handbags.
The best hotel in the world has just been named. Here's how much one night costs
The hotel has almost exclusively received 5-star reviews from awe-struck guests.
Boat filled with 20 corpses found floating off Brazilian coast
Reports say a small boat full of decomposing corpses was spotted by fishermen.
South America bound? This secret Colombian island is an itinerary game-changer
Add a slice of pure paradise to your bucket list.
Kiwi Graeme Walls reflects on 40 years of changing lives on Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships specialises in free, life-changing surgeries for people in need.
I got scammed by two elderly 'holidaymakers' and they stole over $600
Con artists come in all shapes and sizes.
How to spend 36 hours in São Paulo:, where culture and 12 million people collide
Move over Rio, it's time to dive into São Paulo's cultural melting pot.
Refugee flees cartel-connected abductor bent on revenge
The man spent time in hiding before eventually moving to New Zealand.
ELE group collapse: Receivers’ report puts claims at $12.3m - who's owed money?
Buildhub, another labour hire business, had 60-70 staff. They were all sacked on Friday.
Chile ex-president dies ‘saving passengers’ in helicopter crash
Sebastian Piñera's passengers leapt from the aircraft while he wrestled with the controls.
Men arrested after breaking into live TV studio in Ecuador
Noises similar to gunshots could be heard in the background.