Nicaragua protesters stage national strike as clashes persist
Craig TaylorStreets are deserted in the capital Managua but deadly anti-government clashes erupt elsewhere. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Argentina lawmakers gather for key abortion vote
The vote comes after mass demonstration demanding the law on abortions be relaxed. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US asylum: Domestic and gang violence cases ‘no longer generally qualify’
The US attorney general says victims of domestic and gang violence no longer generally qualify. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil: Bodies found at the foot of Rio’s Sugar Loaf mountain
The violence has stunned residents of one of Rio de Janeiro’s safest and most exclusive residents. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Maria Bueno: Brazilian star of 1960s women’s tennis dies
Self-taught prodigy Maria Bueno, who took three Wimbledon singles titles, dies aged 78. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
IMF agrees to loan up to $50bn for Argentina
The financing loan would be made over a three-year period and is still subject to IMF board approval. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean