Antony: Brazil drop Manchester United winger after abuse allegations
Craig TaylorBrazil withdraw Manchester United winger Antony from their squad following allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Danelo Cavalcante: Convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison
Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life last week for killing an ex-girlfriend in front of her children. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Inmates free 57 Ecuador prison guards after stand-off
Officials say the prison riots are a response by criminal gangs at attempts to curb their power. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Xóchitl Gálvez: Mexican opposition pick female election candidate
Xóchitl Gálvez, backed by the centre-right PRI, says “ovaries are needed” to tackle organised crime. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Peru: Priest of Pacopampa exhumed after 3,000 years
The tomb in northern Peru contained the remains of a man dubbed the Priest of Pacopampa, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Haiti gang opens fire on protesters in capital, killing seven
Soaring gang violence in Haiti has left more than 2,400 people dead in 2023 alone. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean