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- Is birth the 'old-fashioned way' on its way out in Mexico?
Mexico has the highest rate of Caesarean surgeries in Latin America. Doctors and patients who prefer the convenience of scheduling birth are just one factor playing a role in Mexico's ranking.
- Cuban entrepreneurs determined to 'resolver'
After decades of a US embargo and authoritarian government, Cubans have a reputation of 'figuring things out.' Just look at the new entrepreneurs emerging amid gradual reforms.
Tens of thousands march for peace in Colombia after decades of conflictToday's date marks what many view as the start of Colombia's conflict with the FARC, which has left an estimated 70,000 dead and nearly 50,000 disappeared.
Falklands loom large in Argentine view of ThatcherThe former British prime minister's lack of popularity in Argentina has to do with personally ordering the sinking of the Belgrano warship during the 1982 Falklands War, killing 323 Argentines.
Hasta luego, Mexico: The Monitor's Latin America bureau chief signs offOur correspondent recalls the good, the bad, and the surprising from her nearly seven years covering the region.
Chile's Pablo Neruda: from Nobel laureate to center of suspected murder plotForensic experts in Chile are exhuming the remains of poet and communist Pablo Neruda, who died in 1973. His cause of death was recorded as cancer, but some say he was poisoned.
Venezuela's interim President Maduro addresses a topic Chávez largely avoided – crimeChávez increasingly engaged in citizen security initiatives starting in the mid-2000s. But he often skirted discussing crime, an issue that plagues Venezuela.
Chilly White North? Canadian government secrecy on the riseCanada's information commissioner said she would investigate restrictions on state scientists speaking to the public about their work – just the latest criticism of the government's secrecy.
Blame game intensifies over who could have prevented Argentina's floodsCities in Argentina saw high levels of rainfall and heavy flooding. Some say the political culture in Buenos Aires means officials don't act until tragedy strikes.
Guatemala: Rios Montt trial hears testimony on conflict-era sexual violenceViolence varied throughout Guatemala's 36-year conflict, but included everything from torture to forced displacement. An estimated 100,000 women were sexually assaulted during that time frame.
- Looking for day when Mexico's underworld is violence-free? Try looking back.
Since the 1980s Mexico's criminal organizations have become increasingly globalized and sophisticated, but almost a century ago they were largely family organizations shipping bootleg liquor to the US.
Double standard emerges in Brazil van gang rape investigationThe American victim of a Brazil gang rape saw two suspects arrested in her case within 24 hours. The same men allegedly raped a local woman a week prior, but her case saw little action from police.
- Colombia: Activist deaths and postponed peacetalks highlight struggle over land
Three advocates and leftist political organizers were killed across Colombia last month, as FARC and government negotiators announced an unscheduled recess in peace talks until late April.
Venezuela presidential election: lack of issues becomes the issueAs Venezuela's presidential candidates kick off their campaigns in the lead-up to the April 14 election, some fear the mudslinging is distracting from needed post-Chávez policy debates.
A 'like' for linguistics: Can social media save Mexico's unwritten languages?Many indigenous languages alive in Mexico today don't have formal written systems, but a growing number of computer-savvy young people want to Facebook and tweet in their native tongue.
Argentina pushes to prosecute HSBC bankers for money launderingThe US recently fined HSBC a record $1.9 billion, but – unlike Argentina – did not pursue criminal charges.
Knowing neighbors through art: Rio houses new Latin American art museumRio de Janeiro’s Latin American contemporary art museum aims to spark dialogue among artists across the diverse region.
Chile: Students aim to put better schools and fairer access at top of election agendaChile's high rate of university attendance makes it a model in the region, but students say profit-driven schools and limited opportunities for the poor make the system inadequate.
- Way beyond weight in Brazil: documentary on child obesity now free online
Brazilians consume an average of 112 pounds of sugar a year, and a documentary on the growing problem of child obesity puts the issue into a global perspective.
Venezuela's precampaign season off to a roaring startVenezuela's presidential campaigning doesn't officially begin until April, but both candidates have gotten a head start. Interim President Nicolás Maduro has a leg up with his access to state media.
