WhatsApp in Brazil back in action after suspension
Craig TaylorWhatsApp in Brazil is operating again after it was temporarily suspended for failing to hand over information requested in a criminal investigation. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Mexico president apologises for wife’s house purchase
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto apologises for a scandal involving his wife’s purchase of a $ 7m house from a government contractor. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela reopens Colombian border to allow shoppers to cross
Venezuela opens its border with Colombia for the second time this month to allow people to cross over to shop for foods and medicines. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil reviews security measures ahead of Rio Olympics
The Brazilian government reviews security measures ahead of next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in the wake of the Nice attack. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Kiss of the Spider Woman director Babenco dies at 70
Hector Babenco, the Brazilian director nominated for an Oscar for his 1985’s Kiss of the Spider Woman, dies aged 70. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela army deployed to control food production and distribution
Venezuela’s military has started monitoring ports and food processing plants, in a new effort to guarantee supplies of food and medicines. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean