Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution
Craig TaylorAn overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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‘Not just numbers’: The women disappearing in Peru
Thousands of women go missing in Peru every year and many are never found. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chile’s choice: Out with the old, in with the new?
After a year of often violent protests, Chileans get to decide whether they want a new constitution. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Rescued endangered Loa water frogs have 200 offspring
The water frogs had been rescued from a stream that was drying up and were airlifted to Santiago zoo. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: China’s Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan
Officials say an immunisation programme using CoronaVac could begin as soon as January 2021. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Bolivia election: Evo Morales’ ally Luis Arce set for win
Luis Arce’s main rival, Carlos Mesa, concedes defeat after a quick-count gave the former a wide lead. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean