Brazil’s culture minister fired after echoing Goebbels
Craig TaylorRoberto Alvim used parts of a speech by Nazi Germany’s propaganda chief, sparking outrage. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuela opposition convoy attacked outside parliament
Video footage showed supporters of President Maduro throwing missiles that broke a car window. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico mass grave holding 29 bodies found near Guadalajara
The discovery was made near the spot where two more mass graves were dug up last year. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia foils attempt to assassinate ex-Farc leader Timochenko
Police said they killed two would-be assassins who were about to target ex-rebel chief Timochenko. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Tortoise with species-saving sex drive returns to Galápagos
The 100-year-old tortoise of legendary libido is credited with saving his species from extinction. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico school shooting: Boy, 11, kills teacher and himself in Torreón
The student also injured at least six other people in the shooting in Torreón. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean