‘Arrest sought’ of top Brazil politicians
Craig TaylorBrazil’s chief prosecutor seeks the arrest of top politicians from the party of interim president Michel Temer, local media say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Brazil minister rejects Olympics worries
Brazil’s new Sports Minister Leonardo Picciani says Rio is prepared for the Olympic Games and visitors do not have to worry about the Zika virus. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Peru election ‘too close to call’
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has a slight lead over opponent Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s presidential election, but the result is still too close to call. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
WHO to conduct Zika Olympic examination
The World Health Organization is examine the risks of holding the Olympic Games in Brazil because of the Zika virus. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela referendum decision postponed
Venezuela’s electoral authorities postpone a key meeting with the opposition, where they were due to announce whether to allow a recall referendum. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela leader hits out at OAS chief
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro lambasts the leader of the Organization of American States after he called a meeting on the country’s crisis. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean