The indigenous groups fighting against the quest for ‘white gold’
Craig TaylorIndigenous communities in northern Argentina are determined to protect the land from lithium mining. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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São Paulo’s micro-houses keeping homeless families off the streets
The city of São Paulo has come up with a new idea to try to solve its housing crisis. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ecuador election: Narco politics rule ahead of polls
A rise in drug crime in the once-peaceful country has dominated the build-up to Sunday’s election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Bernardo Arevalo: Anti-corruption leader wins Guatemala election
Bernardo Arevalo promises to end elite rule in the country mired in poverty and gang violence. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Leftist leads Ecuador presidential poll count amid spike in violence
Luisa Gonzalez faces a run-off in a race marred by violence, as voters choose to end Amazon oil drilling. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador
Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday’s presidential vote. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean