Brazil’s space agency chief out amid deforestation row
Craig TaylorThe head of Brazil’s space research institute had accused President Jair Bolsonaro of “cowardice”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Ex-boxing champion Carlos Baldomir jailed over sexual abuse
The Argentine former welterweight world boxing champion was convicted of sexually abusing a child. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
In pictures: Aftermath of deadly Brazil prison fight
Relatives are called to identify the bodies of the 58 inmates killed in a deadly gang fight in Brazil. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil jail riot in Para state leaves 57 dead as gangs fight
A fight between rival gangs in a northern Brazilian prison went on for five hours, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil’s indigenous people: Miners kill one in invasion of protected reserve
Members of a remote village have fled and there are fears of further violence. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Guatemala signs migration deal with US after Trump threats
The deal would require migrants from Honduras and El Salvador to seek asylum in Guatemala. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean