Argentina blames US for debt default
Craig TaylorArgentina blames the US for its default, calling the mediator in debt negotiations which ended in failure “incompetent”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Argentina hours away from default
No deal is in prospect in Argentina’s debt talks in New York as Wednesday night’s default deadline approaches. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
UN blacklists N Korea arms ship firm
The UN blacklists the operator of a North Korean ship seized near the Panama Canal in July 2013 with undeclared Cuban weapons on board. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela party in key congress
Venezuela’s governing United Socialist Party holds its first congress since the death of President Hugo Chavez last year. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil frees up $13bn for economy
In a bid to stimulate the sluggish economy, the Brazilian central bank announces plans to reduce the amount commercial banks have to keep in reserve. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Charges over Mexico children’s home
A Mexican federal judge charges six employees of a children’s home at the heart of an abuse scandal in the city of Zamora. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean