Costa Rica shipwreck sparks alert
Craig TaylorThe Costa Rican government issues an alert along about 100 km (60 miles) of coast near Puntarenas, after a vessel carrying tons of toxic chemicals sinks. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Army helicopter shot at in Mexico
A Mexican army helicopter is shot at in the western state of Jalisco, killing three soldiers, with a total of seven people killed in incidents across the state. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ex-leaders express Venezuela concerns
A group of 26 former heads of state and governments demands that the Venezuelan government release jailed opposition leaders. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chile volcano prompts new evacuation
As the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile again spews ash following two eruptions last week, people are evacuated from the surrounding towns. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Deadly landslide in north-east Brazil
The city of Salvador in north-eastern Brazil is hit by deadly landslides, leaving 14 people dead and hillside homes swept away. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chile volcano remains unstable
The eruption of the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile has calmed but the authorities fear further activity and possible mudslides. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean