Venezuela: Maduro and allies win National Assembly poll – partial results
Craig TaylorThe president is set to take control of all political institutions after opposition-boycotted polls. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuela’s parliamentary poll: Five things you need to know
The ruling party is expected to regain control of parliament amid a boycott by most of the opposition. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Suarez case: Juventus director probed over footballer’s Italian exam
A senior official at the club is placed under investigation over the player’s citizenship bid. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Reptiles smuggled from Mexico found at German airport stitched inside dolls
Ten of 26 rare animals from Mexico discovered at a German airport did not survive. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil bank heist: Armed gang mount fierce assault on city of Criciúma
Criciúma was the “target of a major assault” with shots fired out across town, its mayor says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Nemonte Nenquimo: The indigenous leader named ‘environmental hero’
Nemonte Nenquimo is one of the six environmental leaders to be awarded this year’s Goldman Prize. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean