All Americas
FocusMining is no savior for El Salvador, says Catholic ChurchEl Salvador's clergy came out strongly against mining in 2007, condemning the environmental and social damage it can cause.
Six months after Chávez, military still plays strong role in VenezuelaHugo Chávez had close ties with Venezuela's military, and hopes for a more progressive civilian policing model under President Maduro seem to be losing out to militarized strategies.
Guess who's (not) coming to state dinner: Brazil could cancel over NSAPresident Rousseff is indicating she plans to snub the only state visit the Obama White House has scheduled this year.
- Peruvian homeowners' nightmare: My house is built on a cemetery!
As Peru's real estate booms, land traffickers are 'selling' state-owned, protected historical sites – complete with ancient ruins – to unsuspecting home builders.
Lights out in Venezuela as nearly 70 percent lose powerA lack of investment and training in the electric grid has contributed to more than 500 blackouts registered in Venezuela as of June this year.
- New hires for Mexican call centers: US deportees
The English language skills of returning migrants have lured major US cable and tech companies to set up branches of their multi-billion-dollar customer service industries south of the border.
Protests against Chevron highlight Argentine energy woesArgentina is a net energy importer, but plans to tap vast oil deposits with the help of foreign investment could spark more environmental protests.
Mexico's Peña Nieto scores early political wins – but can he sustain support?President Peña Nieto said Mexico's made big progress on education and telecom reform. But observers say the real hurdles lie ahead.
Colombia on edge as protests sweep the countryThousands of miners, truck drivers, health workers, and teachers have joined farmers in strikes that have blocked major arteries across Colombia.
- Honduras presidential vote: What if 'None of the Above' wins?
Xiomara Castro, wife of former President Zelaya, may lead in three polls, but 'None of the Above' is gaining ground. This voter disenchantment could present a real governing challenge.
Dark-skinned Mexicans face lingering discriminationMexico has strong laws barring discrimination based on skin color or ethnicity, but media still promote the perception that dark skin is unappealing.
Once a US school bus, now a Central American taxiFrom Guatemala to Nicaragua, the iconic yellow buses are living out their waning days ferrying commuters across cities big and small.
Teaching a lesson? Striking Mexican teachers snarl capital with protests.Public anger is a major challenge for President Peña Nieto, who has pledged to improve schools and boost Mexico's economic growth.
Four thousand Cuban doctors to work in BrazilBrazil has a severe shortage of doctors, especially in remote areas of the country. Cue the Cubans, who have a tradition of sending their doctors to help in countries like Venezuela and Haiti.
Brazil's foreign minister helps Bolivian politician flee, then resignsAfter 450 days holed up in the Brazilian embassy in La Paz, the Bolivian opposition politician Roger Pinto left the country with the help of unauthorized Brazilian diplomatic action.
FARC-Colombia peace talks resume amid social unrestThe FARC declared a 'pause' on Friday after a statement by Colombian officials on how to ratify any future peace accord with the leftist rebels. A new round of talks kicked off today in Cuba.
Mass grave tied to Mexico City nightclub kidnappingA mass grave outside Mexico City contained the bodies of several youths abducted in May, a case that deepened concerns about organized crime in the city.
Striking teachers make their presence felt in Mexico CityZocalo plaza, one of the world's largest public squares, has filled with a patchwork of tents and tarps – and the mayor is hearing from residents who are not happy about it.
Chasing the 'Brazilian dream,' migrants strain the country's immigration lawsAn investigation this month found illegal immigrants from Haiti living in squalor in an overcrowded camp – highlighting Brazil's lack of policies for dealing with a growing issue.
New textbooks in Mexico riddled with errorsThe Education Department has admitted to 117 errors in spelling and grammar in a Spanish language and a geography textbook for elementary schools.
