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Argentines are struggling in what was once one of the world's most prosperous nations.
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Cuba: Good with junior
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Peru: The big picture
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Colombia's top drug dog gets police protection
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The H-Files: A plane, a whistling sound and a thud
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Big Read: How Mexican drug cartels are infiltrating NZ
There has been an increase of drugs coming to New Zealand from South America.
Pope: Take in as many refugees as you can
Pope Francis urges countries to play their part in solving refugee crisis.
Amazon: Snakes alive!
An Amazonian river trip in Peru offers a glimpse into an exotic and breathtaking world.
Peru: Deep and meaningful
Surrounded by dense jungle, Peru's great drawcard impresses, writes Winston Aldworth.
Venezuela hit by first case of Polio since 1989 as country falls deeper into crisis
Economic crash is crippling the country, including the healthcare system.
Mexico: Tacos at twilight
A neighbourhood foodie tour excites the taste buds and the imagination.
Guatemala: 'The village disappeared in a matter of minutes'
Before and after satellite photos show the extent of the devastation as toll rises to 99.
Venezuela's exodus creates gaps in daily life
The crisis is driving workers to flee the country.
Baby-faced conman who tricked world's richest tourists
Twenty-two year old posed as a multi-millionaire aristocrat but was really a normal guy.
$17b treasure: 'Holy Grail of shipwrecks' found by robot
The shipwreck's discovery after 300 years has ignited an international dispute.
Three survive after aircraft with 110 onboard crashes in Cuba
Ageing Boeing 737 crashed shortly after takeoff from Havana airport.
Mum shoots gunman at the school gate
The woman - an off-duty policewoman - whips a gun out of her bag to protect children.
Raging fire kills one in Sao Paulo high-rise collapse
Former police station was a haven to homeless families.
The comeback of married dating site Ashley Madison
Site that coined "Life is short, have an affair" signs up 20,000 Brits a day despite leak.
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Patagonia: Towering blues
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Mexico: Take a walk on the wild side
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