All Americas
Prince William, oil, honor: Why Argentina is pushing to reclaim Falkland IslandsPrince William begins his six-week deployment in the Falkland Islands today. Argentines aren't ready to give up their claim to what they call the Malvinas just yet.
Man arrested in Chile for stealing a glacierA truck carrying nearly 12,000 pounds of illegally removed glacial ice was stopped in the Chilean town of Cochrane this week.
- Honduras calls in the police - from Chile
Lauded as among the best police institutions in Latin America, Chile's Los Carabineros are helping Honduras, one of the most troubled countries in the region right now.
Is Venezuela's military playing role in drug trafficking?President Hugo Chavez's new defense minister has been accused of drug trafficking, suggesting a level of institutional corruption that could surpass Chavez's control and impact neighboring Colombia.
Follow the money: Brazilian president travels to Cuba and HaitiBrazil's President Dilma Rousseff, who arrived in Cuba Monday, plans to meet with President Raul Castro today in a trip touted as a trade booster for both countries.
'Honor killings' in Canada: 5 responses to the Shafia verdict Here are five opinions and editorials published in Canadian news outlets after the guilty verdict, which carried a sentence of life in prison with no parole for 25 years.
Bash America? The Castros play to their base in CubaCuba's Raul Castro attacked imperialism at last weekend's Communist Party conference, while Fidel Castro earlier criticized US Republican candidates.
Organized crime sets its sights on peaceful UruguayUruguay is known as one of the safest countries in Latin America, but organized crime and violence are on the rise.
The man who would defeat Hugo ChávezA young state governor, Henrique Capriles Radonski is the leading candidate to go up against Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez in elections.
The working class rises up across Latin AmericaMaids, parking valets, and other domestic workers push back against ill treatment in 'the world's most unequal region.'
Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt faces trial for genocideEfrain Rios Montt came to power in a coup and oversaw some of Guatemala's most atrocious civil war crimes.
Rio building collapse: where is the oversight?In the past year Rio has seen exploding manhole covers and numerous transit accidents. It might be time to rethink the city's antiquated building codes, says guest blogger Julia Michaels.
The Zetas now Mexico's largest drug gang. Who are they? According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. A recent report from Stratfor, based on data from Mexico's attorney general's office, says the group now operates in 17 states, surpassing the geographical sway of the once-dominant Sinaloa Federation.- Are El Salvador’s gangs plotting to 'take down the system'?
The Salvadoran National Civil Police say gangs are planning attacks on security forces, but others believe the remark has more to do with politics.
Rio building collapse: Will Brazil be ready for the Olympics?Three buildings in Rio de Janeiro collapsed late Wednesday. The latest in a string of construction woes, the accident is raising concerns about preparation for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
Ecuador's President Correa sues newspaper and is blamed for killing free speechThe Ecuadorian court suspended the libel hearing today, amid international criticism that President Rafael Correa is quashing free speech.
Alan Gross imprisonment a result of misguided US rhetoric?Cuba said last month it would release 2,900 prisoners ahead of the pope's visit this spring, but US prisoner Alan Gross is not to be one of them.
Guatemalans scale volcano to protest domestic violenceViolence against women has surged in Central America, prompting awareness efforts like the one in Guatemala this weekend.
Cuban 'revolution': 'If I work hard, I'll make more money'Just as Iran's President Ahmadinejad visited Havana and dismissed capitalism as in decay, Cubans are warming to an increasingly free market on the island.
- Is Brazil about to experience a second golden age of immigration?
New immigration policies in Brazil might soon open the door to fast-track visas for skilled workers. My own experience indicates just how badly reform is needed.
