Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU on air beds
Craig TaylorThree Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Pedro Castillo: The primary school teacher who became Peru’s president
The meteoric rise of leftist Pedro Castillo has shaken Peru’s political and business elite. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Petrol bombs thrown at Cuban embassy in Paris
Cuba’s foreign ministry has released surveillance footage of the attack at its embassy in France. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil: Why are so many pregnant women dying from Covid?
One in five women that died from coronavirus in Brazil didn’t have access to an intensive care unit. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Jovenel Moïse: Unrest mars funeral of assassinated Haitian leader
Gunshots and tear gas punctuate the funeral of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Tokyo Olympics: Geraint Thomas’ hopes dashed in crash as Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz wins road race gold
Geraint Thomas’ medal hopes are dashed during fall in the men’s road race as Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz wins gold. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean