Colombian government and Farc to sign new peace deal
Craig TaylorThe Colombian government says it will sign a new peace deal with Farc rebels on Thursday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Haiti starts counting votes in long-delayed election
Votes are being counted in Haiti after Sunday’s much-delayed elections. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil: Four dead after police helicopter ‘shot down by gang’
Video footage suggests a Rio de Janeiro police helicopter was shot down by a favela gang. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Zika virus ‘no longer an emergency’ – WHO
The World Health Organization says the Zika virus needs “enduring action” not emergency status now. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil corruption probe: Rio state ex-governor Cabral held
Police in Brazil arrest former Rio state Governor Sergio Cabral as part of a corruption probe. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Cuba pardons 787 inmates after Pope’s call for mercy
Cuba pardons almost 800 prisoners in response to a call by Pope Francis to show mercy to inmates. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean