Colombia deadliest country for environmentalists – report
Craig TaylorA study shows 60 environmental activists were killed in Colombia in 2022 out of 177 murdered worldwide. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Chile marks military coup as divisions continue
The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Danelo Cavalcante: Surveillance footage shows killer ‘crab walk’ out of US prison
Danelo Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil’s Neymar overtakes Pele goals record in win over Bolivia
Brazil’s Neymar hits two goals in his side’s 5-1 win over Bolivia to become the country’s all-time men’s top scorer, overtaking the legendary Pele’s record. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Otto Pérez Molina: Guatemalan ex-leader pleads guilty to corruption
Otto Pérez Molina, who resigned in 2015, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall
For the second month in a row, there has been a huge reduction in the year-on-year deforestation rate. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean