Volcano evacuations in Guatemala
Craig TaylorScores of residents are evacuated from their homes in southern Guatemala after the Fuego volcano erupts. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuela seizes supermarket chain
The Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, orders the takeover of a private supermarket chain by the state food agency. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Dozens of bodies uncovered in Mexico
Mexican police investigate after at least 61 bodies are found piled up in an abandoned crematorium in the resort of Acapulco. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela seeks mediation with US
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro calls for a relationship with the US based on diplomacy, after the US imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Salvadorean priest ‘a martyr’ – Pope
Pope Francis approves martyrdom status for murdered Salvadorean Archbishop Oscar Romero, paving the way for beatification. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuelan shop owners arrested
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says the owners of an unnamed chain of shops have been arrested for artificially creating long queues. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean