Mexico’s ‘Shorty’ Guzman arrested
Craig TaylorOne of the world’s most wanted drug barons, Joaquin “Shorty” Guzman, is arrested in a joint US-Mexican operation in Mexico’s Sinaloa state. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Venezuela leader issues CNN threat
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro threatens to expel the US news network CNN from the country over its reporting of recent protests there. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Obama champions Asia trade deal
US President Barack Obama vows to expand trade agreements between North America and Asia, after a summit with his Mexican and Canadian counterparts. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela protest leader in custody
A Venezuelan opposition leader, Leopoldo Lopez, hands himself over to the authorities as pro- and anti-government protesters rally in Caracas. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Colombian army corruption ‘unveiled’
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos promises a full investigation into allegations that senior army officers were involved in massive corruption. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Thousands join marches in Venezuela
Supporters and opponents of Venezuela’s President Maduro take to the streets of Caracas in rival marches amid growing political tension. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean