US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak
Craig TaylorThe US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Google removes ‘Slavery Simulator’ game amid outrage in Brazil
The app, which allowed players to “buy and sell” black characters, was launched last month. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombian plane crash: New clues found in search for lost children
It comes more than three weeks after their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle, killing all adults on board. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found
The country is the world’s largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
El Salvador stadium crush leaves at least twelve dead
The disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Brazilian former official indicted over murders
The former head of Brazil’s Indigenous protection agency is accused of indirectly playing a part in journalist’s death. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean