President Mauricio Macri asks Brazilian and Argentine fans at the Rio Olympics to cease their hostile chants, saying rivalry is getting out of control. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Marta misses from the spot but Brazil beat Australia to set up an Olympic women’s football semi-final with Sweden. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia and Venezuela agree to partially re-open their border from Saturday, almost a year after it was closed on security grounds. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil’s Senate votes to hold an impeachment trial for suspended President Dilma Rousseff, who is accused of breaking budget law. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Rescue workers search mud and rubble for survivors after deadly landslides caused by torrential rains buried a number of communities in Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Six people die in Mexico when their homes are buried under landslides caused by heavy rain in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Earl. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Craig Taylor