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Colombia: Could Bogota mayor's ousting shake FARC peace talks?Peace talks will likely continue, but the ousting of the former guerrilla Gustavo Petro could have repercussions - and give the FARC added leverage.
Uruguay legalizes marijuana: A white flag in the war on drugs?Uruguay's senate passed a bill legalizing the cultivation, sale, and use of marijuana, putting it on the vanguard of drug policy reform in Latin America - and the world.
Shaking out the Obama-Castro handshakeThe handshake between Presidents Obama and Castro at Nelson Mandela's memorial in South Africa didn't cause much of a stir in Cuba. Here's why.
As Argentine police stand down, looters step upPolice are striking for higher wages in 16 of Argentina's 23 provinces. Looting has followed, reflecting an unaddressed social volatility.
Why is Venezuela's President Maduro happy about mayoral races?Maduro's short time in office has been marred by claims of fraud, an ailing economy, high inflation, and chronic shortages of goods. Will more allied mayors make a difference?
Honduras recount: Can a free and fair election also be fraudulent?International observers say Honduras presidential election results are 'transparent,' but protesters are alleging fraud. A recount may settle the dispute.
Chile's Pinochet-era dictatorship: Were soldiers victims, too?Former conscripts are campaigning for compensation from the Chilean state for alleged abuse, unpaid pensions, and salaries for mandatory military service.
Venezuela's star-studded mayoral ballots: Singers, baseball players, and modelsMany are calling Sunday's contest the first major electoral test for Nicolás Maduro's administration, as it faces sky-high inflation, and a long list of economic woes. Can star power lend a hand?
Will Arizona soon see a lot more shoppers from Mexico?Mexican border states will see a jump in sales tax on Jan. 1, potentially pushing more shoppers into the United States.
- Can Ecuador stop the spread of abusive, underground clinics?
More than 500 people have been rescued in Ecuador this year from 20 clinics that physically and psychologically abused patients in the name of 'treating' drug addiction, alcoholism, and homosexuality.
Global corruption: How does Latin America stack up?An uptick in organized crime may be fueling corruption in Latin America, observers say.
Ghetto chic for guests at Brazil's World CupDemand is rising for temporary accommodation as Brazil prepares for the 2014 World Cup. Locals and foreigners are trying to cash in, sparking complaints of price gouging.
Four who live south of the border Americans give a snapshot of what it's like to live in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador.- Six tips on retiring outside the US
What you should consider before packing up the U-Haul and moving to Latin America.
Cover StoryWhy US baby boomers are retiring in Latin AmericaPlaces such as Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia attract record numbers of American seniors as they look for good – and affordable – places to live.
Black Friday sales come early to VenezuelaPresident Maduro's approach to countering a troubled economy has included mandating slashed prices and capping business profits. But will 'post-holiday blues' reveal an even tougher economic reality?
How Mexico's tax reforms could affect business along the borderPresident Peña Nieto's sweeping reforms raise taxes on US-owned companies and other businesses. Some firms along the US-Mexico border say they won't rule out relocating.
Honduras election: what to do when both candidates declare victory?Conservative presidential candidate Hernández has a six-point lead, but his closest contender refuses to concede. The poll reflects Honduras's deep divides four years after a military coup.
High murder rate in Honduras, but presidential vote could hinge on economyIn Honduras, the gap between rich and poor has grown since the last election, and violence and economic decline have gone hand in hand.
Social programs tied to Rio de Janeiro Olympics stallA slum upgrade program that was designed to improve Rio's poorest favelas by 2020, and reflect well on Olympics preparations, has seen little progress.
