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Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán is scapegoat, says defence lawyerDefence lawyer's statement opens alleged Mexican cartel leader's trial in the US amid high security.
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El Chapo trial begins: The story explained
The Mexican drug kingpin's trial in New York is to begin amid huge security measures.
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Mystery monkey: history of unique Xenothrix fossil revealed
A now-extinct monkey from Jamaica had South American roots, according to new DNA evidence.
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Five held over murder of Mexico politician's daughter
Mexico police detain five people suspected of killing the daughter of Congresswoman Carmen Medel.
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Burned to death because of a rumour on WhatsApp
In a small town in Mexico, a story on social media drove a mob to murder. But it was fake.
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Exploring Bolivia's 'Jurassic Park' dinosaur graveyard
Torotoro National Park is a remote place in the Andes mountains that used to be home to lots of dinosaurs.
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Brazil: Mudslide in Rio de Janeiro state kills 10
Rescuers are working quietly so they can hear any sounds from survivors of the deadly landslip.
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Isaac, one of 1,000s of Central American migrants walking to US border
A caravan of migrants who claim they are fleeing poverty and violence is making its way to the US border.
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Chile's Caravan of Death: Ex-army chief Cheyre convicted for Pinochet-era crimes
Juan Emilio Cheyre is the most senior figure held accountable so far for Pinochet-era abuses.
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Netflix crime series Narcos to continue amid security fears
The show's producer says the popular drama is safe following the death of a location scout in Mexico.
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Politician learns of her child's murder in congress
Politician Carmen Medel discovers her daughter has been killed while in the Mexican congress.
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Guyana plane crash: Six injured on Fly Jamaica flight
The Canada-bound Fly Jamaica flight began experiencing problems shortly after take-off.
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