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- Think you know Colombia? Take our quiz.
From civil war to cumbias and coffee, how well do you know Colombia?
Deja vu in Nicaragua? President Ortega and first lady wield 'dynastic' powerPresident Ortega and first lady Rosario Murillo have forged a level of control that political observers say holds echoes of the sort of family dynasty the Sandinista Front once took up arms to topple.
The art of Fidel Castro's public night outFormer President Castro was seen publicly in Cuba for the first time in nine months.
Miss Venezuela murder enrages nation. But what will be done?A high-profile murder saw President Maduro convene a national political meeting and promise to meet a soaring murder rate with an 'iron fist.'
Can Haiti and the Dominican Republic repair relations after citizenship ruling?A September court ruling strips Dominican citizenship from children of undocumented immigrants - mostly Haitian - even if they were born in the DR.
Murder of former Miss Venezuela spotlights country's rampant crimeThe murder of former Miss Venezuela Monica Spear and a companion in a roadside robbery was only unusual for the famous name in a country that suffers one of the world's highest murder rates.
Label it: Chile battles obesityPackaged foods and soft drinks sold in Chile that are high in saturated fat, sugar, or salt will carry prominent labels on the front of the package. But not everyone is happy with the rules.
Gangs from Central America on the rise in Mexico: ReportA new report out of Mexico details the growing links between Central American Maras and the nation's main criminal groups, highlighting more cross-border gang activity.
Brazil 2014: More than just the World CupFrom elections to transportation fare increases and potentially renewed protests, 2014 promises big stories to watch across Brazil.
- Organized crime in 2014: What can Latin America expect?
Organized crime is adaptable and profit-driven, and in 2014, that could mean moving beyond Mexico and Colombia to a more diverse set of nations.
Focus2013: In Latin America, a loss of leftist icon Hugo ChávezVenezuela lost its leftist leader and the country lost regional influence as oil production continued to fall.
What's a walk in the park worth in Peru?Lima is trying to expand access to public parks beyond upscale zones to poorer districts - but it comes at a cost.
Brazil's 'peace police' turn five. Are Rio's favela's safer?Brazil's pacifying police units have brought 36 favelas under their control since 2008. But some slums are seeing an uptick in violence and many have been ignored.
Did Mexico's oil reform turn a deaf ear to the public?While the energy overhaul may be good for Mexico, acting against popular sentiment carries risks. Many citizens felt their voices weren't considered.
Mexico City's metro: the politics of a price increaseFares on the long-subsidized Mexico City metro system jumped from 3 to 5 pesos this month, causing uproar among riders.
How will Chile's President-elect Bachelet tackle immigration reform?Immigration is an increasingly contentious issue in Chile. During her first term, Bachelet passed a general amnesty that benefited nearly 50,000 foreigners.
In Chile, women politicians rise, but women's rights lagChilean voters today will pick between two politicians in the first presidential election in Latin America where all the candidates are female.
At odds with Ecuador, USAID moves to leaveUSAID expects to close its doors in Ecuador by September 2014 due to an increasingly acrimonious relationship with President Rafael Correa. This comes six months after it was kicked out of Bolivia.
Mexico passes landmark oil reform: boon or bane?The government argues the historic shift will lower prices and boost output. But many Mexicans associate privatization with cronyism and declines in services.
Mexico: Slow removal of radioactive material angers locals, raises questionsThe way the cobalt-60 incident was handled raises a host of questions about Mexico’s ability to manage radioactive materials and underscores how little faith is put in government officials.
