Americas News

Pope Francis Celebrates Havana Mass and Meets Fidel Castro

Tens of thousands of people have attended a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in the Cuban capital Havana on his…

9 years ago

Pope Francis Calls for Cuba Church Freedom

In his first speech after his arrival in Cuba, Pope Francis has called for the Church in the communist island…

9 years ago

Pope Francis Arrives in Havana on His First Trip to Cuba and US

Pope Francis has arrived in Havana, on his first visit to Cuba. The pontiff will spend four days in Cuba…

9 years ago

El Chapo Guzman Escape: Mexico Arrests 13 Top Serving and Former Prison Officials

Thirteen top serving and former prison officials have been arrested in Mexico over the escape of the notorious drugs lord…

9 years ago

El Gil: Guerrero Gang Leader Gildardo Lopez Astudillo Arrested in Mexico

Guerrero gang leader Gildardo Lopez Astudillo, a key figure in the disappearance of 43 Mexican students last year in the…

9 years ago

Jose Cabanas Becomes First Cuban Ambassador to US in 54 Years

Cuba has announced the appointment of Jose Cabanas as the new ambassador to the US - the first since 1961…

9 years ago

Chile Earthquake 2015: One Million People Evacuated as Tremor Triggers Tsunami Alert

More than one million people have been evacuated in Chile after an 8.3-magnitude earthquake hit the country's central region. At…

9 years ago

Egypt: Mexican Tourists’ Families Travel to Cairo

The families of the Mexican tourists who were accidentally killed by the Egyptian security forces are travelling to Egypt. Twelve…

9 years ago

Cuba: Ladies in White Activists Arrested Ahead of Pope Francis Visit

More than 50 activists who took part in a march calling on the Cuban government to release political prisoners have…

9 years ago

Venezuela: Leopoldo Lopez Jailed for 13 Years and Nine Months

Venezuela’s opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez has been sentenced to 13 years and nine months in jail for inciting violence. Leopoldo…

9 years ago