Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona
Craig TaylorLionel Messi says he is staying at Barcelona as it is “impossible” for any team to pay his release clause and he does not want to go to court. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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El Salvador granted favours to jailed gang leaders, report says
The jailed leaders were asked to reduce violence and support the president, a media report says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico violence: Two more die after attack on wake in Morelos
The number shot dead at the wake of a youth killed in a road accident in Cuernavaca rises to eight. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico violence: Gunmen kill six at wake in Morelos
The gunmen opened fire at the wake of a youth killed in a motorcycle accident in Cuernavaca. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: Venezuela seeks testers for Russian vaccine
President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Russia’s, will ask for volunteers in the coming days. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Lionel Messi: Barcelona want to ‘build team around most important player in the world’
Barcelona still plan to build a team around Lionel Messi and do not want him to leave, says sporting director Ramon Planes. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean