Week in Photos: Latin American Protests, Celebrations, and Marches

From demands for action on Amazon fires in Peru to Independence Day celebrations in Mexico, this photogallery captures key moments across Latin America and the Caribbean.

• Peruvian demonstrators called for increased government measures to combat ongoing fires in the Amazon rainforest.
• Mexicans gathered in Mexico City's Zocalo to celebrate the country's Independence Day with vibrant festivities.
• In Rio de Janeiro, youths participated in a march advocating for religious freedom.
• The photo selection was curated by AP photo editor Ramón Espinosa, based in Havana.
• This gallery showcases some of the most compelling images captured by The Associated Press photographers from September 13 to 19, 2024.

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