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Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival
Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
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Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative
The two patients had recently returned from the DR Congo and Uganda respectively.
Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building’s elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
Bolivian Congress allows deployment of troops to quell protests
Lawmakers who back the measure say it is key to restoring normality after four weeks of road blocks.
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Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison
Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
1 day agoLatin America
Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow
Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of Sunday’s vote.
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Features & Analysis
How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere ‘messiah’
The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba – why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a “fraudulent case” designed to justify military intervention.
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country’s former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.
Will US invade? Three ways Cuba crisis could play out now
The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island’s Communist government.
The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro’s indictment
Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.
Watch/Listen
How Cuba is addressing its housing crisis with shipping containers
BBC’s Will Grant visited Barrio Toledo, where at least 700 containers are being repurposed into two-bedroom homes with kitchens, bathrooms and patios.
Pitches, PlayStations and protein ice cream – A look inside Brazil’s World Cup base camp
BBC’s Brandon Livesay toured the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morris Township, New Jersey that will host the team in the coming weeks.
‘Long live Raúl!’ – Castro’s supporters in Cuba rally in his defence
BBC’s Will Grant reports from a pro-government demonstration held after the US indictment of the former president.
How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro’s indictment
The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.
Secret mission to ship uranium from Venezuela
Satellite images reveal how a joint mission shipped uranium from Venezuela to the US.
Latest Updates
Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative
The two patients had recently returned from the DR Congo and Uganda respectively.
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Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival
Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
1 day ago1 day ago
Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
1 day ago1 day ago
Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison
Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.
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Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US
The election comes after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection
If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.
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Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow
Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of Sunday’s vote.
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How Cuba is addressing its housing crisis with shipping containers
BBC’s Will Grant visited Barrio Toledo, where at least 700 containers are being repurposed into two-bedroom homes with kitchens, bathrooms and patios.
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Bolivian president warns country at ‘breaking point’ after month of protests
Rodrigo Paz renewed his appeal for dialogue, but said anyone “wanting to destroy the nation” would face the full force of the constitution.
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