Ecuadorean mayor shot dead by gunman
Craig TaylorA gunman kills the mayor of the port city of Manta, Agustín Intriago, as gang violence soars. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Brazil: Lula tightens gun control amid surge in ownership
The Brazilian president has rolled back looser gun controls brought in by his far-right predecessor. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil’s Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao Paulo
Embraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ex-Venezuela spy chief pleads not guilty to US drug charges
Hugo Carvajal has pleaded not guilty in a US court to allegations he was part of a drug cartel. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Hugo Carvajal: Spain extradites Venezuela’s ex-spy chief to US
Hugo Carvajal, a close ally of late President Hugo Chávez, faces drug trafficking charges in the US. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd
Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean