Rio Olympics 2016: Opening ceremony celebrates Brazil to open Games
Craig TaylorThe 2016 Olympic Games are formally opened in a colourful ceremony celebrating Brazil’s history at Rio’s Maracana stadium. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Argentine rights group head Hebe de Bonafini faces arrest
An Argentine judge orders the arrest of the head of the rights group Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, after she fails to appear in court to give evidence. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuelan general on drugs charges named justice minister
Nestor Reverol, a Venezuelan general who was indicted on Monday on charges of having links with drug traffickers, is named as Venezuela’s new justice minister. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuelan campaign for Maduro recall passes first hurdle
The national election council in Venezuela approves the first step in an opposition campaign to recall President Nicola Maduro. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Rio 2016: IOC panel to have final say on Russian athletes’ participation
The IOC says a three-person panel will have the final say on which Russian athletes can compete at the Rio Games. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil’s Lula faces trial linked to Petrobras scandal
Brazil’s former President Lula is to stand trial for obstruction of justice in a case related to the scandal at state oil firm Petrobras. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean