Five held over murder of Mexico politician’s daughter
Craig TaylorMexico police detain five people suspected of killing the daughter of Congresswoman Carmen Medel. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Brazil: Mudslide in Rio de Janeiro state kills 10
Rescuers are working quietly so they can hear any sounds from survivors of the deadly landslip. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chile’s Caravan of Death: Ex-army chief Cheyre convicted for Pinochet-era crimes
Juan Emilio Cheyre is the most senior figure held accountable so far for Pinochet-era abuses. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
‘El Chapo’ Guzmán’s Trial 12 Brave Jurors Chosen
The infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is facing a trial which if he found guilty in will result in him spending the rest of his life in jail. Not surprisingly some of those chosen have done what they could to avoid being a part of it. Although every effort will be made to…
Mexico mothers search for mass graves after tip-off
Mothers looking for their missing children search for bodies at the site of suspected mass graves. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Honduran Migrant Caravan Reaches Mexico City
The so-called “Migrant Caravan” which left the crime and violence-riddled Honduran city of San Pedro Sula a few weeks ago have now reached Mexico’s capital where they have been cautiously welcomed and given some respite. This is the first of three convoys heading for a showdown with the United States Army given that Donald Trump has announced his intention of using…