Haiti earthquake: Death toll climbs as Tropical Depression Grace hits
Craig TaylorTropical Depression Grace hits Haiti just days after a tremor left at least 1,419 dead. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Haiti struck by deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake
At least 304 people are killed and more than 1800 injured by the powerful earthquake. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Nicaragua: Police raid offices of La Prensa newspaper
It comes a day after La Prensa said authorities were withholding its supplies of paper and ink. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil Congress expels lawmaker over murder charges
Gospel singer turned lawmaker Flordelis de Souza is accused of ordering the murder of her husband. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil’s Bolsonaro defeated over printed ballot proposal
A plan by President Bolsonaro to switch to printed ballots fails to get enough support in Congress. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexican drug cartel threatens to kill TV reporter
Men claiming to represent Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel accused the anchor of unfair coverage. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean