All Americas
- Coffee blight in Central America: Changing livelihoods and your cup of joe
The aggressive outbreak has extended to more than 70 percent of coffee bushes in Guatemala and El Salvador, 64 percent in Costa Rica, and lesser amounts in Nicaragua and Honduras.
- Trade is a hot topic as Chinese president travels to Mexico
Chinese President Xi arrives in Mexico today for a three-day visit that could mark a new – and friendlier – stage in the two countries' relationship.
- Internet access to expand in Cuba – at a price
Cuba said that as of today, users can get on the Internet – including e-mail and international websites – at 118 providers across the island. But the per-hour cost may be too high a hurdle for many.
- Coca toothpaste? Bolivia tries to drum up demand for 'legal' coca products.
The coca leaf - used to make cocaine - is classified as an illegal drug by international bodies. But the Bolivian government argues using more leaves for products like cookies and energy drinks could help curb trafficking.
- Can Mexico keep its witnesses safe?
Mexico's challenges with faulty testimony and protecting witnesses highlights issues in using the justice system as an effective weapon against organized crime, writes InSight Crime.
- Car sharing: The next big thing in traffic-clogged Mexico City?
Carrot is the country's first car share initiative with 8,500 members in Mexico City. Some studies show the introduction of shared cars will reduce the overall number of drivers on the road.
- Can Argentina be weaned from its addiction to oil?
A group of NGOs is trying to answer that question.
- El Salvador high court upholds abortion ban as 'Beatriz' challenges law
El Salvador is one of five countries in Latin America to ban abortion. A woman, 'Beatriz,' has become cause for international debate as she appealed for what doctors call a life-saving abortion.
- Is Venezuela's opposition TV channel bowing to government pressure?
A spate of journalist firings and resignations at the traditionally opposition station Globovisión has some worried that the opposition has lost its voice in the media landscape.
- Mexicans both poorer and happier than wealthy nation peers
The OECD's new 'Better Life' index ranks Mexico low in terms of wages and education, but the Latin American nation ranks as one of the highest in terms of life satisfaction.
- Can Honduras mirror El Salvador's successful gang truce?
Gangs in Honduras have less centralized leadership than in El Salvador, and some say the truce won't succeed. But many analysts doubted the potential of the Salvadoran truce, which has now lasted more than a year.
- Colombia, FARC rebels make peace progress with land deal
The Colombian government and FARC peace negotiators announced an agreement on land reform this weekend, just days before the rebel group's 49th anniversary. Land issues are at the root of the conflict.
- How an iPad in a corner store can spell success in Mexico
Banking and bill-paying services are offered in booths in small shops across Mexico. The business is backed by a new sort of venture capital that focuses on both financial and social returns.
- Guatemalan court hits rewind button on Rios Montt's genocide conviction
Guatemala's Constitutional Court overturned former dictator Gen. Efrain Rios Montt's genocide conviction – seen as a landmark human rights ruling – and called for a re-do of closing arguments.
- Want to retire on the beach? Mexico talks of liberalizing land sales
Supporters say the change could help Mexico compete with Central America for US retirees seeking spots in the sun. But could it hurt Mexican access to prime real estate?
- How a toilet paper shortage may temper Chavismo in Venezuela
Under Hugo Chávez, big businesses endured threats of state takeover. This week, Chávez's successor reached out to the boss of Venezuela's largest privately held company.
- No more drug war in Latin America? Report explores new ways to fight drugs
A new OAS report looks at alternatives to prohibiting the drug trade, including legal market regulation, reform of the UN drug convention, and smarter policing.
- Venezuela's Maduro still waiting on Washington's recognition
More than a month since Maduro was elected Venezuelan president by less than 2 percent of the vote, the US has not recognized his victory. A partial recount of the ballot is currently underway.
- What does genocide conviction of Ríos Montt mean to Guatemalans abroad?
Many in the Guatemalan diaspora celebrated the historic conviction of ex-dictator Ríos Montt. But some say one conviction alone can't resolve the aftermath of the 36-year-long bloody conflict.
- 'People of corn' protest GMO strain in Mexico
Mexico has 59 strains of native corn. While the country has some GMO corn as well, activists are concerned about expanding its reach.