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Honduras election: How votes are counted ... countsDuring the 2009 election, tallies were called in from voting centers across the country and entered into a computer in Tegucigalpa, but results were inaccurate. How will a new system stack up?
Echoing Chávez, Venezuela's Maduro given decree powersWhile Maduro says the emergency decree powers are necessary to stamp out corruption and fix the country's foundering economy, the move is seen by critics as trampling democracy.
Vigilante groups seize control of towns in western MexicoTowns across Michoacan have kicked out gangs via armed civilian uprisings. But is one illegal armed group supplanting a more powerful one an improvement?
Will Chile's next president bring a new constitution?Former President Bachelet just missed an all out win in Chile's presidential election after about 8 percent of voters chose to 'spoil' their ballots by writing in for a constitutional assembly.
FocusBrazil's Bolsa Família: welfare model or menace?Bolsa Família provides small stipends to families in exchange for kids going to school and getting regular checkups. It's been globally imitated, but some Brazilians say 10 years of welfare is enough.
- FocusBig change for a buck? Latin America says 'yes'
Programs trading cash for behavior change now reach nearly a quarter of all Latin Americans. How do they work?
- FocusA welfare check under fire in Brazil
Brazil's landmark welfare program stipulates kids go to school and visit doctors regularly. But what happens to a family's government stipend when neighborhood violence keeps kids at home?
Will Chile bring back former President Bachelet?As Chileans go to the polls Sunday, they are likely to select former head of state Michelle Bachelet, who many believe can answer the chorus of Chilean grievances. Are expectations too high?
Venezuela's regional energy program Petrocaribe wobblesGuatemala announced in early November that it was pulling out of Venezuela's Petrocaribe alliance. The Chavez-era oil-for-regional-influence program could be on its last legs.
Why does the PlayStation 4 cost $1,850 in Brazil?The PlayStation 4, which goes on sale in Latin America on Nov. 29, runs only $399 in the US – but for the average Brazilian, it will cost two months' salary.
Mexico vs. New Zealand World Cup qualifier: Little to cheer for?As Mexico enters the first leg of a home-and-home series against New Zealand for a spot at the 2014 World Cup, some Mexican fans are rooting against the home team.
Venezuela to businesses: Everything must go - or else.Venezuelan soldiers, on President Maduro's orders, forcibly slashed prices at an electronics retailer over the weekend. Now, businesses large and small nervously await his next move.
Is Nicaragua's Constitution facing an extreme Sandinista makeover?The proposed reforms would target presidential reelection and the role of the military in politics – affecting nearly one-fifth of the constitution.
Dipping 'pura vida'? Costa Ricans show lack of enthusiasm in run-up to February electionsAccording to polls, about 32 percent of Costa Rica's 3 million eligible voters say they plan to abstain from casting ballots due to corruption, lack of leadership, and high unemployment.
President Maduro says he'll fight Venezuela's 'economic war' – but can he win?At any given store in Venezuela, 22.4 percent of basic consumer goods are unavailable as the South American country's economic performance reaches crisis dimensions.
Colombia-FARC reach accord on ex-rebels' future political roleThis is the second measure agreed to over the past year, and will allow ex-rebels to participate in politics if a broader peace agreement to end the conflict is reached.
Rio de Janeiro tells tourists: no more butts on the beachRio now imposes tough penalties on littering by locals and visitors alike, with discarded cigarette butts incurring a $65 fine. Can it put a dent in deeper problems of trash collection and landfills?
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford: a political odyssey turns strangerThe embattled mayor of Canada's largest city admitted that he had in fact smoked crack cocaine. It's the latest twist in Mayor Ford's dizzying political career, which is captivating much of Canada.
Lights out in western Mexico: Attacks lead to loss of electricity, political confidence.Following a criminal attack on gas and power stations in the Mexican state of Michoacan, some have asked if the federal government could take over the local government.
Six months into term, Venezuela's President Maduro seeks decree powersDecree powers would allow Maduro to bypass public debate and potential opposition in passing laws.
