Latin Americans open Fifa enquiries
Craig TaylorBrazil begins investigations into possible Fifa corruption there, as an Argentine judge issues warrants for three businessmen wanted by the US. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Twin corruption inquiries at Fifa
Two criminal inquiries into corruption at football’s world governing body Fifa are under way, as seven high-ranking officials are arrested in Zurich. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Deadly storms hit Mexico and Texas
At least 13 people die as a tornado strikes Mexico’s Ciudad Acuna, with flooding over the border in Texas leaving at least three dead and 12 missing. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela’s Lopez on hunger strike
Jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez announces on a leaked video he has gone on hunger strike demanding “freedom for political prisoners”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Huge crowds at Romero beatification
Huge crowds in El Salvador attend the beatification of Oscar Romero – the Roman Catholic archbishop murdered during the 1980-92 civil war. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico probes new disappearances
Mexican investigators are probing the disappearance of at least 15 people in Chilapa, Guerrero state, after it was overrun in early May by gunmen. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean