Covid-19 pandemic: Chile capital locks down despite mass vaccination
Craig TaylorThree-fifths of the country has been vaccinated but rising Covid cases spark new restrictions. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Nicaragua government detains possible challengers to Ortega
Four potential challengers to President Daniel Ortega in November’s election are arrested. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Peru election: Fujimori cries foul as she falls behind in count
After being overtaken by her rival in the vote count, Keiko Fujimori says there has been fraud. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia unrest: President Duque pledges police reform after protests
The modernisation plan comes after weeks of anti-government protests and dozens of deaths. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Nicaragua opposition figure Chamorro put under house arrest
Cristiana Chamorro is a potential challenger to President Daniel Ortega in November’s election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
The Mexican mayor defying her husband’s killers
Carmen Ortiz is running for a second term, even though 12 of her staff have been murdered or are missing. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean