Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy
Craig TaylorAt least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Brazil health service in ‘worst crisis in its history’
Brazil’s health service is on the brink of collapse amid a surge of coronavirus cases and deaths. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid-19: Brazil to get fourth health minister since pandemic began
Marcelo Queiroga, a doctor, is to replace Eduardo Pazuello, an army officer with no medical training. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US immigration: Disaster agency Fema brought in to help with child migrant surge
US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters
Protesters unhappy with government mining plans in the Patagonia region smash the vehicle’s windows. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar
How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world’s most dangerous man. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean