Deadly Chile fire forces evacuations
Craig TaylorA large and moving forest fire kills at least 12 people in Chile’s port city of Valparaiso and forces more than 10,000 people to evacuate. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Clashes as squatters evicted in Rio
A huge police operation to evict hundreds of families from abandoned buildings in Rio de Janeiro has ended with violent clashes and some injuries. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela in landmark crisis talks
Venezuela’s president meets opposition leaders in crisis talks aimed at quelling weeks of protests, in which dozens have died. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Texas executes Mexican killer
A man who escaped prison while serving a murder sentence in Mexico is executed by the US state of Texas for a separate 1997 killing. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela opposition set talks terms
The opposition in Venezuela says it will enter into talks with the government under certain conditions – which would include a live TV broadcast. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Solis in Costa Rica one-horse race
Costa Rica’s Luis Guillermo Solis is set to win at least 77% of the presidential vote, following a one-horse race after his rival dropped out. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean