In pictures: Guatemalan child migrant’s body flown home
Craig TaylorSeven-year-old Jakelin Caal died earlier this month after being detained by the US Border Patrol. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Guacho: Colombian guerrilla leader killed by security forces
Guacho, wanted for the murder of two journalists, has been called “one of the most horrendous criminals”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Argentina ex-president faces trial
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is accused of being at the centre of a massive corruption scandal. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Lula jailing: Brazilian judges raise and dash prison release hopes
Supreme court judges clash in ruling that could see Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva released from jail. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Cuban Baseball Players Can Now join MLB Teams Legally
Some good news for Sports fans and baseball ones in particular. The MLB (Americas Major League Baseball association) and Cuba’s Baseball Federation have reached a deal to allow Cuban players to join US teams without the previous rigmarole. Previously players wanting to sign with MLB teams had to defect – effectively claiming asylum in the…
Faith Healer Joao Teixeira de Faria Hands Himself In
Faith healer Joao Teixeira de Faria, also known as “John of God”, who is accused of abusing 300 women, has handed himself in after an arrest warrant was issued on Friday. He is accused of a number of sexual assaults on women with the latest victim accusing him of manipulating her into performing certain acts. Mr Faria, who…