Violence ahead of Mexico elections
Craig TaylorThere have been several incidences of violence around Mexico as the country prepares for Sunday’s mid-term elections. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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US House backs Cuba travel curbs
The US House of Representatives votes to keep restrictions on US citizens travelling to Cuba, despite a recent thaw in relations. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Argentine marchers condemn femicide
Thousands attend a march in Buenos Aires calling for action against domestic violence. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Blatter to attend World Cup final
Nicolas Leoz, ex-head of the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol), is put under house arrest in Paraguay. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
S Africa ‘admits $10m Fifa payout’
South Africa did pay $ 10m to a football body led by Jack Warner, one of the figures at the centre of Fifa corruption allegations, local media say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela blocks ex-presidents’ visit
Venezuela has blocked two ex-presidents from visiting opposition leaders jailed on charges of inciting violence against the government. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean