The country has one of the highest homicide rates in the region, with more than 620 killed this year.

Hurricane Beryl lashed the island in July, devastating much of its fishing fleet.

Moments to celebrate included a solar eclipse seen by millions and a lost city discovered by accident.

Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.

Out of 46 countries where elections were held, nearly two-thirds saw numbers of women elected fall - BBC finds.

A firefighter dressed as Santa abseils down a bridge in Guatemala City to give gifts to children.

An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character.

The BBC's Will Grant looks at unrest in which seven people died, leading to family members attempting to break inside to check on their relatives.

Locals call the shacks "suicide homes" with authorities planning a forced evacuation if necessary.

Throwing a mace out a window has historic significance in the country and previously happened in 1965.