Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting
Craig TaylorPresident Iván Duque’s helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Colombia President Iván Duque’s helicopter hit by gunfire
Iván Duque says his aircraft was fired on while he was flying near the border with Venezuela. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Adriana Rivas: Pinochet-era suspect loses extradition appeal
Adriana Rivas, who lives in Australia, is suspected of kidnappings during Pinochet’s rule in Chile. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
‘The risk you run’: Colombia’s women protesters on sexual violence
Women taking part in Colombia’s anti-government protests speak out about the harassment they face. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Nicaragua political arrests lead Argentina and Mexico to recall envoys
Argentina and Mexico recall ambassadors for talks after a fifth presidential hopeful is detained. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid ‘critical’ situation
Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean