Thousands flee Chile forest fire
Craig TaylorChile declares a state of emergency as a raging forest fire near the city of Valparaiso forces thousands of people to flee their homes. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Haiti sets date for delayed polls
Haiti sets dates for delayed legislative and municipal elections, the cause of months of protest in the country. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
New Cuba US phone link established
Cuba and the United States re-established direct telephone links for the first time in 15 years, Cuba’s state telecommunications company says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela chief attacks US sanctions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro slams the US government for imposing further sanctions on Venezuelan officials accused of human rights abuses. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela orders food store scanners
Venezuela is installing fingerprint scanners in supermarkets, in a move designed to help reduce food hoarding and panic buying. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombian rebels to help clear mines
The Colombian army and Farc rebels agree to work together to remove landmines that have killed and injured thousands in five decades of conflict. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean