Mexico: Ex-President Enrique Peña Nieto accused of corruption and bribery
Craig TaylorProsecutors open an investigation after allegations made by the ex-head of the state oil company. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Wild bear that sniffed woman’s hair is caught and castrated
The black bear was captured after he was filmed approaching a visitor at an ecological park. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: Brazil passes 100,000 deaths as outbreak shows no sign of easing
The Covid-19 outbreak shows no sign of easing but cities have already reopened shops and restaurants. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
How the pandemic is sending some Brazilians ‘two steps back’
Strides made to reduce poverty in Brazil are being reversed by the economic upheaval caused by Covid. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Guatemalan ex-economy minister charged with laundering drugs money
Prosecutors accuse ex-Economy Minister Acisclo Valladares of helping launder money for drug smugglers. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: Peru allows Venezuela medics amid pandemic
Venezuelan medical workers can join Peru’s health system without having to validate their titles. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean