Venezuela prison ‘massacre’ kills 37
Craig TaylorSpecial interior ministry forces were sent in to regain control of the jail in Puerto Ayacucho. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Colombia’s Farc concludes weapons disarmament
President Juan Manuel Santos hails the final handover as the “last breath” of the 52-year conflict. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela’s Maduro orders military drill after Trump comments
The “civic-military” exercises follow Donald Trump’s warning of possible military intervention. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela crisis: Latin Americans condemn Trump over ‘military response’
Argentina says diplomacy is the only solution after Trump says he is considering military action. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Trump does not rule out military response to Venezuela crisis
Venezuela’s defence minister says President Trump’s suggestion is “an act of craziness”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Cuban diplomats expelled by US amid ‘hearing loss’ claims
The decision was made after US staff in Havana suffered from mysterious physical symptoms. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean