Latest from South America

Brazilian rape accused goes free

McDonald's fined for obese employee

Colombia: Out of the shadows

Being British, beaches didn't give me much to shout about in my formative years.

Miner's body found

Pair in Ecuador mine found dead - report

Efforts to find survivors from a mine collapse in Ecuador have proven fruitless, a report says.

Amorous Chilean miner has second mistress

The rescued Chilean miner dubbed the 'Casanova Nurse' after his wife and girlfriend came to blows over him has a second mistress

Ace of spuds

Delicious and filling and so much better from your own garden, potatoes are a deserved family favourite. Justin Newcombe gives us his top tips.

Iron discipline key for Los 33

<i>Editorial</i>: Miners' story gripped the world because it inspired

Brazil: Life on the other side of Rio's streets

Slum tours can improve locals' lives, writes Karen Phelps.

'Illiterate' clown may be denied seat in Brazil's congress

For mostly practical reasons the Brazilian constitution requires all of the nation's politicians to be able to read - even celebrity clowns.

Chavez's lead dwindles

Former guerilla set to be world's most powerful woman

Olympics: Brazil set on top-10 finish

Soccer: Reid set for All Whites' matches

Defender Winston Reid expects to be named in Ricki Herbert's All Whites squad today after recovering from a hip injury.

Argentina: Rolling delight

Chris Reed takes to the saddle for a trip fuelled by good wine and vistas.

<i>Avatar</i> for real

You wait all these years for James Cameron to make a 3D film about a peaceful tribe whose pastoral existence is threatened by greedy developers, then, like the proverbial bus, three come along in quick succession.

<i>Supershorts:</i> Newsflash!