David Ortiz: Boston Red Sox legend ‘not target of shooting’
Craig TaylorThe man suspected of ordering the attack in Santo Domingo is said to be linked to Mexican criminals. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Colombia urged to do more to protect ex-Farc rebels after killings
Some 160 ex-fighters and their relatives have been killed since the 2016 peace deal, the Farc says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Guatemala election: Former First Lady Sandra Torres wins first round
Sandra Torres now has to see off her nearest conservative rival in a run-off vote in August. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Argentina and Uruguay Hit By Unprecedented Power Failure
Around 48 million people in Argentina and Uruguay were affected by a massive electrical failure at the weekend which caused trains to be halted and with traffic lights to fail. This was a total power failure and not just semi isolated incidents and could have come at a worse time given that people in Argentina…
Venezuela crisis: Migrants dash to cross Peru border
Thousands of Venezuelan migrants entered Peru before the deadline on Saturday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ecuador’s top court approves same-sex marriage
The Constitutional Court backs two couples who wanted to get married, in a landmark ruling. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean