This photo gallery highlights some of the top news images made by Associated Press photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean that were published in the past week.
Mexico saw the end of another era as the world's last modern VW Beetle rolled off the production line at Volkswagen's assembly plant in Puebla.
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This photo gallery highlights some of the top news images made by Associated Press photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean that were published in the past week.
Venezuela celebrated the 208th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Spain.
Curated by Associated Press photo editor Tomas Stargardter in Mexico City.
In this Wednesday, July 10, 2019 photo, a child slides on a puddle as he and his friends play at the entrance of his house in Havana, Cuba. (AP PhotoRamon Espinosa )
In this Thursday, July 4, 2019 photo, with the skyline of Panama City in the background, fishermen ride their boat on Panama City bay. The capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and the man-made Panama Canal. (AP PhotoArnulfo Franco)
In this Wednesday, July 10, 2019 photo, Tijuana's Julian Velazquez, below, collides with Boca Juniors's Carlos Tevez during the first half of a friendly soccer match, in Tijuana, Mexico. (AP PhotoGregory Bull)
In this Wednesday, July 10, 2019 photo, fans for Tijuana celebrate after Tijuana defeated Boca Juniors 1-0 in a friendly soccer match, in Tijuana, Mexico. (AP PhotoGregory Bull)
In this Saturday, July 6, 2019 photo, Argentina's Lionel Messi, center left, and Chile's Gary Medel, center right, scuffle as referee Mario Diaz, from Paraguay, left, shows the red card to both of them during Copa America third-place soccer match at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP PhotoVictor R. Caivano)
In this Sunday, July 7, 2019 photo, Brazil's Gabriel Jesus punches the bench after referee Roberto Tobar showed him the red card during the final soccer match of the Copa America against Peru at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)
In this Sunday, July 7, 2019 photo, Brazil's Richarlison celebrates after scoring his side's third goal against Peru during the final soccer match of the Copa America at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil won 3-1. (AP PhotoVictor R. Caivano)
In this Sunday, July 7, 2019 photo, Brazil's coach Tite is thrown in the air by players to celebrate their 3-1 victory over Peru at the end of the final Copa America soccer match at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP PhotoLeo Correa)
Argentines marked the death of former President Fernando de La Rua, who had attracted voters with his image as an honest statesman but later left as the country plunged into its worst economic crisis.
In this Friday July 5, 2019 photo, soldiers march during a military parade marking Independence Day in Caracas. Venezuela is marking 208 years of their declaration of independence from Spain. (AP PhotosAriana Cubillos)
Venezuela celebrated the 208th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Spain.
Cuban children played in puddles outside their home after a rainstorm in Havana, while Panamanian fishermen rode their boats on Panama City bay with the skyline of the city in the background.
Brazil's national team won the Copa America soccer tournament for the first time since 2007 by scoring a 3-1 victory over Peru. In Mexico, fans of the Tijuana soccer club celebrated after the home team defeated Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors in a friendly match.
In this Wednesday, July 10, 2019 photo, a mariachi band sings the classic Mexican tune "Cielito Lindo", after the last Final Edition Beetle, this one painted "stonewash blue," according to the company, was rolled out under a confetti shower at the plant in Puebla, Mexico. The last Beetle is not for sale, but destined instead for a museum. (AP PhotoFernando Llano)
Curated by Associated Press photo editor Tomas Stargardter in Mexico City.
In this Friday, July 5, 2019 photo, a soldier wearing goggles looks through a window on a military truck during a parade marking Independence Day in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela is marking 208 years of independence from Spain. (AP PhotosAriana Cubillos)
In this Wednesday, July 10, 2019 photo, a child slides on a puddle as he and his friends play at the entrance of his house in Havana, Cuba. (AP PhotoRamon Espinosa )
In this Thursday, July 4, 2019 photo, with the skyline of Panama City in the background, fishermen ride their boat on Panama City bay. The capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and the man-made Panama Canal. (AP PhotoArnulfo Franco)
In this Wednesday, July 10, 2019 photo, Tijuana's Julian Velazquez, below, collides with Boca Juniors's Carlos Tevez during the first half of a friendly soccer match, in Tijuana, Mexico. (AP PhotoGregory Bull)
In this Wednesday, July 10, 2019 photo, fans for Tijuana celebrate after Tijuana defeated Boca Juniors 1-0 in a friendly soccer match, in Tijuana, Mexico. (AP PhotoGregory Bull)
In this Saturday, July 6, 2019 photo, Argentina's Lionel Messi, center left, and Chile's Gary Medel, center right, scuffle as referee Mario Diaz, from Paraguay, left, shows the red card to both of them during Copa America third-place soccer match at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP PhotoVictor R. Caivano)
In this Sunday, July 7, 2019 photo, Brazil's Gabriel Jesus punches the bench after referee Roberto Tobar showed him the red card during the final soccer match of the Copa America against Peru at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)
In this Sunday, July 7, 2019 photo, Brazil's Richarlison celebrates after scoring his side's third goal against Peru during the final soccer match of the Copa America at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil won 3-1. (AP PhotoVictor R. Caivano)
In this Sunday, July 7, 2019 photo, Brazil's coach Tite is thrown in the air by players to celebrate their 3-1 victory over Peru at the end of the final Copa America soccer match at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP PhotoLeo Correa)