Colombia and Farc reach drug deal
Craig TaylorThe government of Colombia and the Farc rebel group agree on a plan to deal with the illegal drug trade, at peace negotiations in Cuba. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Brazil hit by anti-World Cup rallies
Brazilian riot police in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro fire tear gas to break up protests against the cost of hosting the football World Cup. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela detains dozens in protest
Police in Venezuela detain some 80 demonstrators who were marching to demand the release of those arrested in recent anti-government protests. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombian paramilitary boss arrested
A Colombian paramilitary suspected of killing Carlos Castano, boss of the country’s largest paramilitary group, is arrested in the city of Medellin. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico sets up new Michoacan force
Mexico starts to swear in members of its newly-created rural police force in Michoacan, as part of a drive to disarm local vigilantes. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Argentina bishops condemn violence
Roman Catholic bishops in Argentina say the country is “sick with violence” and compare corruption to a cancer “causing injustice and death”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean