Pope changes in fast-food outlet
Craig TaylorPope Francis uses a fast-food restaurant as a sacristy to prepare for Mass in Bolivia, during his tour of Latin American countries. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Colombian rebels call ceasefire
Colombia’s Farc rebels call a one-month unilateral ceasefire starting on 20 July, but the government says more needs to be done. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil introduces caesarean rules
New rules aimed at reducing Brazil’s high number of caesarean births come into force. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Pope starts Latin American visit
Pope Francis is travelling to Ecuador as part of his second trip to South America since becoming pontiff in 2013. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil unveils Rio Olympics torch
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff unveils the torch to be used at the 2016 Olympics and says the Rio Games will bring “honour and pride”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia coca farmers boost output
Colombian coca farmers increased cultivation area by 44% last year for fear any peace deal may lead to eradication, the UN says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean