Eight dead in Guatemala prison riot
Craig TaylorA New Year’s Eve riot at a jail in the Guatemalan port city of Puerto Barrios leaves eight prisoners dead and more than 20 injured. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuela court blocks new MPs
Venezuela’s high court suspends the inauguration of three opposition MPs due to take office next week, undoing the majority the opposition won in elections. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico drug cartel founder killed
The body of Carlos Rosales Mendoza, the founder of the La Familia drug cartel, is found by a motorway in western Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Israel warns Brazil over ambassador
Israel warns Brazil that ties could suffer if the South American nation refuses to accept a West Bank settler as ambassador to Brasilia. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
South America flood ‘worst in 50 years’
Vast areas in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil are being hit by the worst flooding in 50 years, forcing the evacuation of more than 150,000 people. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Thousands flee floods in Argentina
At least 7,000 people are evacuated from their homes in northern Argentina as heavy rains swell river levels, with the Uruguay River area particularly affected. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean