Costa Rica elects political newcomer Chaves as president
Craig TaylorEconomist Rodrigo Chaves says he will shake up Costa Rica’s politics and break with its old guard. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Peru seal World Cup play-off place as Brazil break qualifying points record
Peru beat Paraguay 2-0 to seal a World Cup play-off place as Brazil set a new points record in South American World Cup qualifying with a 4-0 win over Bolivia. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Some Americans are going to Mexico for cheaper petrol
With US petrol prices on the rise, some Americans are looking for better deals south of the border. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico missing students: Parents angry at military’s obstruction
A new report says Mexico’s armed forces hid evidence that could have helped locate the 43 students. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico cockfight shooting: Gunmen ‘hid in chip van’
The number of victims of a deadly shooting at an illegal cockfighting pit in Mexico has risen to 20. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
El Salvador: State of emergency after 62 gang killings in a day
The 62 deaths recorded on Saturday make it the country’s most violent 24-hour period for 30 years. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean