Brazil gang ‘declares war’ on rivals in funk song
Craig TaylorA Brazilian gang uses a funk song to ‘declare war’ on its rivals following a deadly prison riot. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Colombia suspension bridge collapse kills at least 11
A suspension bridge in Colombia made of boards and rope collapses, killing at least 11 people. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil jail riots: Amazonas governor asks for help
The governor of Amazonas state asks for federal troops to help stop a wave of deadly prison riots. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Six die in Mexico protests over 20% petrol price hike
Six people die and 1,500 are arrested in Mexico during protests against a rise in petrol prices. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Drugs gang ‘kills 33 inmates’ in Brazilian jail
A criminal gang kills around 33 inmates in a Brazilian prison, most of them beheaded, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico minister sacked over Trump visit gets key post
Luis Videgaray, who was sacked over Donald Trump’s Mexico visit, is named Mexican foreign minister. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean