Clashes in fresh Venezuela protests
Craig TaylorDemonstrators take to the streets of Caracas, ignoring President Maduro’s pleas for Venezuelans to stop protests during carnival. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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UN official urges Haiti compensation
A UN official breaks ranks with the world body, and calls for compensation for Haitian victims of a cholera outbreak many blame on peacekeepers. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela protest ends in clashes
Security forces in Venezuela use tear gas to break up a student demonstration that ended in clashes in the capital, Caracas. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela protests ‘have killed 50’
Venezuela’s President Maduro says more than 50 deaths can be blamed on two weeks of protests, as the opposition says it will boycott talks. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US expels Venezuelan diplomats
The United States expels three Venezuelan diplomats, in response to the expulsion of three of its own consular officials from Caracas just over a week ago. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US to seek Guzman’s extradition
The US is to seek the extradition from Mexico of the world’s most wanted drug lord, Joaquin “Shorty” Guzman, who was captured on Saturday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean