Eike Batista: Brazilian ex-billionaire leaves jail
Craig TaylorEike Batista, who is accused of bribery and tax evasion, is released from jail ahead of his trial. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Brazil: Violence erupts in Rio after general strike
Buses and cars are set alight at the end of a day of protests against proposed pension reforms. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela opposition leader denounces ‘savage repression’
Henrique Capriles says only early general elections can put an end to the current political crisis. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil indigenous groups clash with police in Brasilia
They were protesting against the encroachment of their ancestral lands by farmers and loggers. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Huge robbery sparks gun battles in Paraguay and Brazil
Brazilian police clash with a gang blamed for “the robbery of the century” in neighbouring Paraguay. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela’s President Maduro calls for talks with opposition
Nicolas Maduro seeks dialogue with the opposition ahead of the latest in a series of protest rallies. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean