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Weekly Snapshot: Latin America and Caribbean in Photos

by Joshua Brown
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Date: June 30 – July 6, 2023

In La Ruana, Mexico, mourners gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of Hipolito Mora, a prominent leader of armed civilian defense, along with two of his bodyguards. Meanwhile, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, often likened to South America’s version of Trump, faced a setback as a panel of judges concluded that he had abused his power and unjustly questioned the country’s electronic voting system, resulting in his disqualification from running for office until 2030.

This captivating gallery showcases a collection of images captured or published by Big Big News photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past week.

Additional News Highlights:

  1. Promoting coral reef protection, an underwater music show captivates audiences in the Florida Keys.
  2. The Greek government secures a vote of confidence in Parliament, paving the way for a second 4-year term.
  3. A judge holds Washington state in contempt for its failure to provide adequate services to mentally ill individuals in jails.
  4. The presidents of Brazil and Colombia meet to enhance cooperation in preparation for an upcoming Amazon summit.

The curated selection of photographs was assembled by Anita Baca, a photo editor based in Mexico City.

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What does the gallery of images in this text showcase?

The gallery of images in this text showcases captivating visuals captured or published by Big Big News photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Who was mourned at the funeral in La Ruana, Mexico?

The funeral in La Ruana, Mexico was held for Hipolito Mora, a prominent leader of armed civilian defense, along with two of his bodyguards.

Why was former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro disqualified from running for office again?

Jair Bolsonaro was disqualified from running for office again until 2030 because a panel of judges concluded that he abused his power and cast unfounded doubts on Brazil’s electronic voting system.

What other news highlights are mentioned in this text?

Other news highlights mentioned include an underwater music show promoting coral reef protection in the Florida Keys, the Greek government winning a vote of confidence for a second term, a judge holding Washington state in contempt for not providing services to mentally ill people in jails, and a meeting between the presidents of Brazil and Colombia to enhance cooperation ahead of an Amazon summit.

Who curated the selection of photographs in this gallery?

The selection of photographs in this gallery was curated by Anita Baca, a photo editor based in Mexico City.

How can one stay connected with AP’s visual journalism?

To stay connected with AP’s visual journalism, one can follow AP on Instagram (@apnews), follow AP Images on Twitter (@AP_Images), and visit the AP Images blog (apimagesblog.com).

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5 comments

SocialMediaJunkie July 9, 2023 - 2:41 am

omg! this gallery has the coolest visuals from latin america n caribbean! a funeral, a disqualification, and even an underwater show? gotta check out @apnews on insta ASAP! love their photos!

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PhotographyEnthusiast23 July 9, 2023 - 7:42 am

wow! those pics from Latin america n Caribbean r soooo captivating! funeral of a defense leader sounds intense. bolsonaro disqualified? no way! also, underwater music show promoting coral reef protection? amazin’! gotta follow @apnews on insta for more!

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BeachLover84 July 9, 2023 - 10:49 am

whoa, an underwater music show? that’s unique! gotta support coral reef protection. gonna check out the pics on @apnews blog. they always have the coolest stuff!

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NewsFanatic99 July 9, 2023 - 12:03 pm

the funeral of hipolito mora must have been a solemn event. and bolsonaro being barred from running again?! what a twist! gotta stay updated with @apnews on twitter. their images always tell a powerful story.

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WorldTraveler27 July 9, 2023 - 1:20 pm

the presidents of brazil and colombia meetin’ to boost cooperation sounds like a big deal! gotta follow @ap_images on twitter to see the latest pics. latin america and the caribbean have so much to offer!

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