Peru quake: Magnitude 7.1 sea tremor topples buildings
Craig TaylorRescuers are still verifying the scale of the damage, with one death confirmed so far. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Colombia’s ELN rebels kidnap oil worker
The worker was seized after peace talks with the government broke down because of other ELN attacks. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Curacao search for shipwrecked Venezuelan migrants
The Dutch Antilles has seen an increase in Venezuelans trying to escape the economic crisis at home. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia recalls peace negotiators after ELN attacks
President Santos suspends peace talks after the ELN left-wing rebel group attacks an oil pipeline. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Julian Assange: Ecuador seeks mediator in ‘unsustainable’ standoff
The Wikileaks founder has lived in the country’s London embassy for more than five years. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil drug lord accused of deadly jail riot seized
Stephan de Souza Vieira is one of the alleged leaders of the powerful Red Command criminal gang. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean