Venezuela’s military to escort Iranian tankers bringing petrol
Craig TaylorThe tankers, bringing much-needed petrol, will be “welcomed” into its exclusive economic zone. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Coronavirus: Brazil’s daily death toll hits 1,000 for first time
Experts say the outbreak’s peak is still weeks away but President Bolsonaro plays down the risks. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: Brazil records third-highest Covid-19 infection level
Brazil is now only behind the US and Russia in numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: Hospitals in Brazil’s São Paulo ‘near collapse’
Public hospitals in São Paulo have reached 90% capacity for emergency beds, the city’s mayor warns. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: Brazil’s Bolsonaro sees second health minister quit
Nelson Teich resigned after disagreements with President Jair Bolsonaro, who opposes lockdown measures. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico at ‘peak moment’ of coronavirus crisis after biggest daily rise in cases
The country records its largest one-day rise in cases of the virus so far. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean