World
Central America
Hundreds of people rescued in Interpol human trafficking raids
Hundreds of suspected victims of modern slavery were rescued in a major crackdown on human traffickers in 13 countries.
- by Anastasia Moloney
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Politics
Catholic Church to act as mediator as Nicaragua protests continue
Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes said the church would act as "mediator and witness" in a national dialogue.
Politics
Reporter shot dead on live television as Nicaragua clashes worsen
Anti-government protests have entered a fifth day as the death toll from the violence rose, aggravating the crisis around longstanding President Daniel Ortega.
- by Oswaldo Rivas
Cuba
Cubans doubt change at the top will make a difference below
Hopes of a better life are dwindling regardless of the appointment of a new Cuban leader because of Donald Trump's hardline opposition to the communist state.
Cuba
Young party official faces test as Cuba's next president
A new type of Cuban president is coming.
- by Andrea Rodriguez
Cuba
Canada pulls families of diplomatic staff from Cuba
Canada's Foreign Ministry says it is ordering families of diplomatic staff in Cuba to return home amid questions about mysterious health symptoms.
Politics
Centre-left wins Costa Rica poll after battle over same-sex marriage
Voters rejected the Opposition's bid for power on a promise to overturn a court ruling ordering the country to allow same-sex marriage.