Afternoon briefs: October 14

* Scientists removed the DNA of Argentine ex-president Juan Peron in order to verify a paternity claim by a 72-year-old woman.

* A Cuban who may have been the world’s oldest man passed away this week; approximately 6 weeks ago the world’s oldest woman (from Ecuador) died.

* Honduran police found 7 bodies buried in a well that may have been killed by street gangs.

* Mixed reaction from the public at a recent measure in the Dominican Republic to place a “last call” for alcohol consumption in bars and restaurants.

* Brazil’s president leads Geraldo Alckmin by 10% according to a poll released yesterday.

Links- BBC News, Mumbai Mirror, The Latin Americanist (blog), CNN, CBS News, Monsters & Critics

Image- photostogo.com (Juan Peron’s tomb)

Tags- Brazil, Cuba, Honduras, Ecuador, Dominican Republic