Brazilian elections: Voters choose between Bolsonaro and Haddad
Craig TaylorWhile polls have been narrowing, far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro remains in the lead. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Migrant caravan: Mexico offers temporary work permits
The plan will give migrants temporary work permits and medical care – provided they stay in the south. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US to ‘deploy 800 troops to border’ ahead of caravan
The president called the migrant caravan approaching the US a “national emergency” on Thursday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Justice?
The first celebrity trial of the #MeToo era ended in jail time Formerly known as American’s Dad and a culture icon, Bill Cosby. In 2014 rape allegations against Cosby in a stand-up routine by Hannibal Buress. It gains a lot of attention nationally. Since these 60 women have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct Almost all…
Tropical storm Willa moves inland across Mexico
The storm is moving north-east after making landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast bringing fierce winds. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Trump vows to cut aid over migrant caravan
The president continues his threats against the Central American nations as the convoy heads north. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean