Venezuela says US sanctions will lead to halt in oil exports
Craig TaylorPresident Nicolas Maduro condemns “act of aggression” and says the decision will cost US jobs. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuela takes two Colombian TV channels off air
Colombian TV channels Caracol and RCN are the latest foreign media to be pulled from the airwaves. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chile’s Atacama desert: World’s driest place in bloom after surprise rain
Flowers are blooming in the Atacama desert in northern Chile after unusual rainfall in the region. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chile abortion: Court approves easing total ban
News of the judges’ ruling by 6-4 led to celebrations among left-of centre parties in Santiago. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Guatemala City hospital ‘gang attack’ leaves seven dead
Suspected gang members open fire while trying to free a jailed leader who was in hospital. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Disputed Venezuela assembly takes parliament’s powers
The move comes as government critic and ex-chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega flees to Colombia. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean