Colombian tribute to Garcia Marquez
Craig TaylorColombia honours its most renowned author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, in a ceremony at the capital’s cathedral, less than a week after he died aged 87. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Fresh violence erupts in Venezuela
Fresh violence erupts in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, between police and opponents of President Nicolas Maduro. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico shaken by powerful earthquake
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits states in south and west Mexico, shaking buildings in the capital, but there are no reports of casualties or damage. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Tributes for Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Presidents and fellow writers pay tribute to Nobel prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez ,who has died in Mexico aged 87. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil troops guard strike-hit Bahia
Brazil sends thousands of federal troops to maintain order in the north-eastern state of Bahia after police there went on strike over pay. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chilean residents survey fire damage
Residents of the Chilean city of Valparaiso return to areas burned by a fast-moving forest fire which engulfed parts of the historic port. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean