Origin of ‘six-inch mummy’ confirmed
Craig TaylorScientists investigate an unusual, small, mummified skeleton from Chile to establish its medical history. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Pedro Pablo Kuczynski: Under fire Peru president resigns
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has been implicated in a vote-buying scandal but denies wrongdoing. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US offers $2.5m in aid to Venezuelans in Colombia
The US Agency for International Development says it will provide food and health assistance. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil ex-football star Romario seeks Rio state governor post
The former Brazil star and 1994 World Cup winner is running for governor in the troubled Rio state. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela sees drop in happiness ranking
Finland topples Norway as world’s happiest country, while Burundi is the least happy in a UN ranking. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil: Big rallies held after Rio politician is shot dead
Marielle Franco was a vocal critic of police violence and the military deployment in the favelas. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean