A family's pet duck called Merlin has become Mexico's "ambassador" for the Fifa World Cup.
Merlin went viral after videos were shared showing the two-year-old duck waddling through the streets of Mexico City wearing the Mexican team's jersey and custom socks.
The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the fans who turned out in the city centre to meet Merlin, eager to get a photo with the county's most famous animal.
Giant World Cup ball whips through streets in wild weather
A bystander has captured the moment an inflatable World Cup football blew off its structure and bounced through the streets of El Salvador's capital.
Watch: Peru police dress up as World Cup mascots during drug raid
Peruvian police officers disguised themselves as 2026 World Cup mascots to break into the home of a suspected drug dealer - and football fan.
Protesters topple World Cup player statues in Mexico City
Teachers demanding higher pay have been demonstrating for several days and threaten to disrupt the tournament if their demands are not met.
How Cuba is addressing its housing crisis with shipping containers
BBC's Will Grant visited Barrio Toledo, where at least 700 containers are being repurposed into two-bedroom homes with kitchens, bathrooms and patios.
Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
'I want them to know it's a really bad business to kill journalists'
Journalists are now able to upload their work to a website so that if anything were to happen to them, their work could still be published.
Will Mexico City's airport be ready for the World Cup?
The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador
Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.
Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.
BBC looks at how Cubans are living with fuel shortages
The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.
Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest
The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.
What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.
Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competition
Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.
Search dogs, rescuers and helicopters as Mexico City holds earthquake drill
About 8.2 million people participated in the first drill of the year, achieving an average evacuation time of 1 minute and 52 seconds.
Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina
A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.
BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs
BBC 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.
Source: BBC News
