Fifa partner surrenders in Brazil
Craig TaylorRay Whelan, the British boss of a World Cup hospitality firm, surrenders to a Brazilian judge amid a probe into alleged illegal ticket sales. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Putin signs Argentina nuclear deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a series of agreements on nuclear energy in Argentina, as he continues a tour of Latin America. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Rio ramps up security for Cup final
Rio de Janeiro’s largest ever security operation – involving 25,000 security personnel – is being planned for the World Cup final on Sunday, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Head of Fifa partner ‘flees arrest’
Ray Whelan, head of Fifa partner Match Hospitality, has evaded arrest in Brazil over alleged illegal World Cup ticket sales, Rio police say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil in shock at World Cup rout
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff urges the country to “bounce back” after its devastating 7-1 World Cup defeat against Germany. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Fifa partner CEO arrested over scam
Brazilian police arrest the chief executive of a Fifa partner company as part of an investigation into the illegal sale of World Cup tickets. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean