Bolivia

Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.

Rodrigo Paz renewed his appeal for dialogue, but said anyone "wanting to destroy the nation" would face the full force of the constitution.

Lawmakers who back the measure say it is key to restoring normality after four weeks of road blocks.

Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies.

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

Alvaro Mendoza Sillerico, 32, had been in the Category B jail for more than three years.

Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds allegedly trying to take banknotes from the crash site.