Guatemala poll amid political crisis
Craig TaylorGuatemalans vote for a new president amid a corruption scandal that forced the arrest of the previous incumbent. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Guatemala ex-leader denies corruption
Jailed Guatemala’s ex-president Otto Perez Molina rejects corruption allegations during court hearing – and asks to be placed under house arrest BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Guatemala congress backs resignation
Guatemalan congress accepts President Otto Perez Molina’s resignation two days after stripping him of his immunity. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Travel ban for Guatemalan president
Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina is barred from leaving the country, hours after congress stripped him of his immunity from prosecution. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia ‘to reunite split families’
The Colombian foreign minister says Venezuelan relatives of Colombians deported from Venezuela amidst a border row will be offered Colombian citizenship. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Bolt picks up 11th Worlds gold
Usain Bolt wins his 11th World Championship title with gold in the 4x100m relay in Beijing, but Great Britain fail to finish. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean