US ‘Dreamer’ Daniela Vargas ‘facing deportation’ after speech
Craig TaylorDaniela Vargas, brought illegally to the US as a child, was detained after a plea on immigration. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Brazil: Portela samba school crowned Rio carnival champions
During its parade, it highlighted the environmental impact of the collapse of a 2015 mining dam. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Rio carnival marred by fresh accident as float collapses
The incident in which 12 people were hurt comes a day after a float crushed people against a fence. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chile floods: Millions without water in capital Santiago
Rain and floods contaminate a major river and leave four million without water in Santiago. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico warns US over border wall funding
Mexico says it would retaliate if the US imposed a tax on imports to finance the wall. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Guatemala army blocks Dutch boat offering abortions
Abortion is only allowed in the Central American nation when the mother’s life is at risk. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean