Brazil’s Bolsonaro campaigns on Independence Day
Craig TaylorThe president takes advantage of independence celebrations to campaign for his re-election next month. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Fernández de Kirchner: Man and girlfriend ‘planned’ Argentina VP attack
The suspected gunman and his girlfriend are charged with trying to kill Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuelans on spiritual mountain retreat reported missing
A group on a spiritual retreat in the Andes has not been heard from for more than two weeks. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Chile constitution: Voters overwhelmingly reject radical change
The new progressive document was meant to replace the constitution drawn up under military rule. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Legionnaire’s suspected cause of Argentina pneumonia deaths
Health officials believe the infectious pneumonia which killed four was caused by the rare lung disease. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Argentines rally after botched assassination attempt
Thousands of protesters denounce political violence after a man tried to shoot the vice-president. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean