Migrant deaths: How an American dream ended in horror
Craig TaylorFunerals are being held for some of the 53 migrants who died in a van in the sweltering heat in Texas. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Haiti gang violence: Gun battles rage in Port-au-Prince
Gun battles spread to central Port-au-Prince with police confronting heavily armed gang members. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Yaimé Pérez: Cuban athlete defects after World Championships
Discus thrower Yaimé Pérez became the second top athlete to escape during a stopover in Miami. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Diana Kennedy: Doyenne of Mexican cuisine dies aged 99
Diana Kennedy lived in the country for decades and became a leading authority on its cuisine. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign
He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Three charged with Brazil murder
A UK journalist and local expert were killed in the Amazon jungle while probing illegal fishing. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean