US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Craig TaylorNicolás Maduro joins Mugabe, Assad and Kim Jong-un on the list of foreign heads targeted by the US. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuelan officials killed amid tense election for assembly
A candidate and an activist are among those killed as voting takes place for a controversial assembly. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Rio de Janeiro begins deploying 10,000 troops to fight crime surge
Violence has been on the rise in Rio since the end of the Olympics nearly a year ago. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela crisis: Bans on protests that ‘disturb’ election
Demonstrations that could “disturb or affect” Sunday’s controversial vote are outlawed. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela crisis: Tensions rise as 48-hour strike starts
The strike is the latest protest against the president’s plans for a constituent assembly. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil: Buttock surgeon killed in suspected revenge attack
A woman accused of carrying out illegal surgery is killed in a suspected revenge attack. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean