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Guatemala congressman Valentin Leal shot dead
Source: BBC News
A Guatemalan congressman and his brother have been shot dead in Guatemala City, a day before the new government is due to take office.
Valentin Leal Caal was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle as he was being driven through the city centre.
He had recently agreed to defect to the party of the president-elect, Otto Perez Molina.
Mr Perez Molina, 61 - a former general - was elected last year after promising an "iron fist" against violent crime.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-16556710