Chile earthquake tsunami warning lifted
Craig TaylorA tsunami alert issued after a powerful earthquake off the coast of Chile has now been lifted. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Mexico President Pena Nieto to rebuild Tultepec fireworks market
Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto says fireworks market destroyed by blasts will be rebuilt. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chile Pinochet: Anger as jailed abusers ask forgiveness
There is anger in Chile when 10 men jailed for human rights abuses under Pinochet ask forgiveness. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil construction giant admits bribery
Brazil’s biggest construction company, Odebrecht, has admitted in a US court to paying bribes to officials to secure contracts. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Dozens killed in Mexico fireworks blast
An explosion at a fireworks market outside Mexico City kills at least 26 people, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela’s Maduro defends withdrawal of major banknote
Venezuela’s leader defends withdrawing a major banknote, saying it has smashed the black market. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean