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Roma director Cuarón makes plea for housekeepers
He says domestic workers laid of during the Covid-19 pandemic should continue to receive pay.
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Roma director Cuarón makes plea for housekeepers
He says domestic workers laid of during the Covid-19 pandemic should continue to receive pay.
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Thousands protest in Ecuador against coronavirus cuts
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US suspends travel from Brazil for foreigners
Brazil has recently become a new coronavirus hotspot with more than 300,000 known cases.
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Roma director Cuarón makes plea for housekeepers
He says domestic workers laid of during the Covid-19 pandemic should continue to receive pay.
First same-sex weddings held in Costa Rica
The country is the first in Central America to allow same-sex couples to marry in landmark ruling.
Latam Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
Latin America’s largest airline made the move after the coronavirus pandemic grounded flights.
President of Haiti's football federation suspended
Yves Jean-Bart is being investigated over allegations he sexually abused female football players.
Thousands protest in Ecuador against coronavirus cuts
The president announced the closure of seven state-owned companies last week, leading to job cuts.
Where a convicted murderer could win re-election
Suriname's President Desi Bouterse was convicted of murder but he is confident he will be re-elected.
US suspends travel from Brazil for foreigners
Brazil has recently become a new coronavirus hotspot with more than 300,000 known cases.
First same-sex weddings held in Costa Rica
The country is the first in Central America to allow same-sex couples to marry in landmark ruling.
Latam Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
Latin America’s largest airline made the move after the coronavirus pandemic grounded flights.
President of Haiti's football federation suspended
Yves Jean-Bart is being investigated over allegations he sexually abused female football players.
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