Argentina reveals Falklands War abuse
Craig TaylorArgentine soldiers were tortured by their own superiors during the 1982 Falklands War, according to files released by Argentina’s armed forces. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuelan film wins Venice festival
Venezuelan film Desde Alla by Lorenzo Vigas wins the top Golden Lion prize at the Venice International Film Festival. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil police seek to question Lula
Brazilian police are seeking to question former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over a corruption scandal at state-owned oil giant Petrobras. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil cut to ‘junk’ status by S&P
Brazil has lost its investment-grade credit rating following a downgrade by Standard & Poor’s to “junk” status. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Guatemala ex-president indicted
A Guatemalan judge orders ex-president Otto Perez Molina to stand trial on corruption charges in a scandal that led to months of street protests. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico’s students inquiry rejected
An independent investigation into the disappearance of 43 Mexican students last year rejects the government’s account of events. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean