Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competitionRio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.Latin AmericaSearch dogs, rescuers and helicopters as Mexico City holds earthquake drillAbout 8.2 million people participated in the first drill of the year, achieving an average evacuation time of 1 minute and 52 seconds.Latin AmericaWatch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off ArgentinaA rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.Latin AmericaBBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugsBBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.Latin AmericaPublic pay their respects to Cubans killed in Venezuela during US raidThe BBC's Will Grant is in Cuba's capital, Havana, where people lined the streets to pay tribute.Latin AmericaWatch: BBC reports from outside Venezuela's 'El Helicoide' prisonBBC reporter Norberto Paredes is in Caracas as the Venezuelan government begins to release its political prisoners.Latin AmericaWhat's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba?The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.Latin America'It seems unjust to me' - views from Caracas on Maduro's seizureBBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation.Latin AmericaThe key questions on Trump's actions on Venezuela Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.Latin AmericaWatch: How the US attack on Venezuela unfoldedPresident Donald Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela after it launched strikes on the country and captured President Nicolas Maduro.Latin AmericaRos Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the USThe BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.Latin AmericaVenezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC people risked their lives for her to come to OsloThe Venezuelan opposition leader talked about she escaped Venezuela after months in hiding.Latin AmericaBBC speaks to Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina MachadoThe Venezuelan opposition leader made her first public appearance in 11 months moments before the interview.Latin AmericaMoment skydiver crash lands onto traffic lightLocal police said the man was not injured in the crash in Mexico City on 9 December.Latin AmericaCCTV shows suspects make off on foot with stolen artworksBrazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple before making off with the artworks, including some by the famed French artist Henri Matisse.Latin AmericaWatch: Flames and thick smoke surround plane in Brazil after fire breaks outEquipment on the tarmac at Brazil’s São Paulo airport caught fire, with the blaze rapidly surrounding a plane and forcing the evacuation of 169 passengers.Latin America'We did it!': Countries celebrate World Cup qualificationPanama, Haiti, Curacao and Scotland fans partied as their countries secured a spot at the World Cup in 2026. Latin AmericaProtesters clash with security at COP30 climate talks in BrazilDemonstrators, some wearing traditional indigenous dress, broke through security lines of the UN climate summit.Latin AmericaWatch: Drone footage shows town destroyed by deadly Brazil tornadoAt least six people were killed and 437 injured in the twister, authorities said.Latin AmericaPolice find suspected cocaine in trick-or-treat bucketAn officer dressed as Spiderman to carry out a Halloween sting operation on a gang in Peru.Latin America