Brazil prison escape: Fugitive posts selfies on the run
Craig TaylorA man who escaped from prison in Brazil posts selfies on social media while on the run from police. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Latin American News
Brazil prison riot kills more than 50 in Amazonas state
More than 50 people are killed in a prison riot in Amazonas state in northern Brazil. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela releases opposition figure Manuel Rosales
Venezuela frees opposition politician and ex-presidential candidate Manuel Rosales from house arrest. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil police detain wife of murdered Greek ambassador Amiridis
Brazilian police detain the wife of the Greek envoy after finding his body in Rio de Janeiro. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia approves amnesty agreed in Farc peace deal
Colombia approves a law offering amnesty to some accused of minor crimes in a decades-long conflict. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Argentina ex-leader Cristina Fernandez charged in corruption case
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is charged over corruption allegations. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean