Ugly Betty creator Silvio Horta dies aged 45
Craig TaylorStar actress America Ferrera leads the tributes saying she is “stunned and heartbroken”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuela’s Guaidó forces his way into assembly after stand-off
Juan Guaidó and 100 other lawmakers broke through a cordon of riot police barring their access. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela crisis: Two lawmakers claim Speaker role
The US says it still recognises opposition lawmaker Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s legitimate leader. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
The region which legislates who you can love
LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean’s colonial-era homophobic laws. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Carlos Ghosn: How did the Nissan ex-boss flee from Japan?
The former car titan was awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges. Then he appeared in Lebanon. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico prison: Cieneguillas riot leaves at least 16 dead
Officials say inmates at a prison in Zacatecas state fought each other with handguns and knives. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean