Venezuela detains two Americans over speedboat incursion
Craig TaylorPresident Maduro claims “terrorist mercenaries” tried to enter the country by sea to overthrow him. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuela accuses Colombia of attempting ‘terrorist’ sea invasion
The government claims Colombian “terrorist mercenaries” tried to enter Venezuela on speedboats. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela prison riot leaves more than 40 dead
The prisoners rioted over a lack of food and water, with quarantine measures halting family visits. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: Colombia foils jail break attempt amid contagion fears
The inmates at Villavicencio jail, which has hundreds of coronavirus cases, dug an escape tunnel. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: My son’s asthmatic killer doesn’t deserve to die in jail
A mother in Argentina says she fears the asthmatic killer will not survive Covid-19 in jail. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
El Salvador gangs: ‘No ray of sunlight for inmates’
El Salvador, already criticised by rights groups, cracks down further on imprisoned gang members. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean