Chile same-sex marriage: Piñera vows to push bill in surprising move
Craig TaylorSebastián Piñera vows to push a bill in Congress, a move that has stunned his conservative allies. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Covid: Peru more than doubles death toll after review
Peru now has the highest number of deaths in the world in relation to the size of its population. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia protests: UN calls for investigation into Cali deaths
Troops are patrolling the city of Cali after weeks of violent anti-government demonstrations. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia protests: Duque sends military to Cali
At least five people died on Friday in the city, the epicentre of protests against the government. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
César Prieto: Cuban baseball player defects on Florida trip
Cuban officials confirm César Prieto left their delegation during a pre-Olympic tournament. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Galápagos tortoise found alive is from species thought extinct
Tests carried out on a giant tortoise found in 2019 confirm it belongs to a species believed extinct. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean