Venezuela crisis: Day off as fresh power cuts shut down services
Craig TaylorPower cuts have hit most of the nation, closing down hospitals, public transport and water supply. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuela crisis: Russian military planes land near Caracas
About 100 troops and large amounts of equipment were offloaded from the planes, reports say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Michel Temer: Brazil ex-president arrested in corruption probe
Michel Temer, who served from 2016 to 2018, denies accusations of corruption. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela crisis: Guaidó aide faces terrorism charges
The opposition leader’s chief of staff Roberto Marrero is accused of planning “acts of sabotage”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil gunmen shoot at convoy carrying nuclear fuel in Angra dos Reis
Gunmen opened fire on a convoy carrying uranium to a nuclear power plant near Rio, police say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Rio state takes over running of Brazil’s iconic Maracanã stadium
Rio wants to investigate the now cancelled contract of a private consortium for possible corruption. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean