AMERICAS NEWS
Mexico warning: Woman dies after drinkikng tainted alcohol
U.S. sanctions 13 Venezuelans associated with Maduro
Portugal forest fires: At least 62 killed, many in cars overrun by blaze
Brazilian police seize 60 assault rifles smuggled in pool heaters from US
Yesterday Puerto Rico kicked off the biggest bankruptcy case in America�s history. Public-sector debts total almost $74bn (around 100% of GNP). The territory�s politicians have made it clear for years that it cannot pay up, but a change in American law was needed to offer an escape route. Working out which of Puerto Rico’s creditors take priority will now bring a protracted legal battle, writes our United States economics editor
Trump tells Canada, Mexico he won�t terminate NAFTA - The White House says US President Donald Trump has told both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexico�s president that he has agreed not to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time.
Venezuelan death toll rises as unrest enters fourth week
Major quake strikes off Chile’s east coast near Santiago
Major quake strikes off Chile’s coast near Santiago
Scores of Top Brazilian Politicians Implicated in Corruption Probe
Fugitive Mexico ex-governor Yarrington caught in Italy
Leftist Claims Victory in Ecuadorian Presidential Race
Protester dies in Paraguay clash violence after re-election vote
Vancouver Island, BC, Canada man attacked by grizzly bear at remote logging camp
