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- Four Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in VenezuelaUS officials say Colombian and Venezuelan drug traffickers聽are increasingly reliant on smuggling routes that move drug shipments to Europe via West Africa.
Falklands again? Why Argentina's Kirchner keeps pushing the issue with Britain.Kirchner's populist platform targets debt reduction, social inclusion, unorthodox economic policies, and repeatedly pressing Britain over the South Atlantic archipelago.- Colombia: Rappers under threat in Medellin by violent street gangsThe socially conscious, anti-violence message of many hip-hop artists' lyrics put some at odds with street gangs in Medellin, Colombia.
2013 elections in Latin America: Does victory at the polls ensure a full democratic term?Ecuador, Paraguay, and Honduras have each had at least one irregular power transition in the past decade. Given their histories, finishing a term may be more meaningful than democratic elections.
Cuba keeps a keen eye on Ch谩vezAlmost half of all Cuban trade is with Venezuela, and such a high level of dependency leaves the island vulnerable to the political and economic swings of its partner.
On cusp of new year, Chavez's health keeps Venezuleans fixated on futureOver the weekend, the Venezuelan government informed the nation that ailing President Hugo Chavez has suffered 'new complications' from surgery earlier this month.
Venezuela: South America's most dangerous countryAccording to calculations made by a respected NGO, Venezuela is now far and away the most dangerous country in South America, with Caracas one of the most dangerous capitals in the world.
Why Latin Americans top the happiness rankingsA global index on happiness shows several Latin American countries topping the list. The report cites centrality of family as a key reason.
Top questions for Rio heading into 2013The聽host of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics faces many questions as it prepares for mega-events that are changing the way things are working in Rio de Janeiro.
Uruguay postpones vote on 'state as dealer' approach to drug regulation - but not for long?President Mujica always said he wouldn't push the proposal if a majority of Uruguayans didn't accept it. But few think this postponement means the project is forever shelved.
US ex-marine to be released from prison after violating Mexico's strict gun lawsFormer US marine Jon Hammar was imprisoned in August for carrying an antique gun into Mexico. Despite record levels of violence, such arms are prohibited without permission from the government.
How the Zetas drug gang took MonterreyThe Zetas have many sides, but how and why the gang settled in Monterrey explains a lot about who they are and how they operate.
Lessons from the Maya prophecy 鈥� whether the world 'ends' or notInstead of focusing on Maya predictions of the 鈥榚nd of the world,鈥� some are shifting attention to problems today that may have contributed to the Maya collapse 鈥� like environmental damage.
Newtown shooting cranks up Canada's gun-control debateThe massacre in Newtown comes just a week after the anniversary of the 'Montreal Massacre' that inspired Canada's strict gun laws 鈥� which the current government has been easing.- In Venezuela, the future of Chavismo is testedYesterday's regional elections are viewed as a litmus test for a future presidential race in Venezuela. To many, it shows that Chavismo, Ch谩vez鈥檚 political and social movement, is alive and well.
- What do Venezuela's regional election results say about the opposition's future?Immediately before Venezuela's regional elections, Ch谩vez announced his cancer was back, possibly dampening the opposition's showing as his charisma carried over to other PSUV candidates.
With Ch谩vez's health uncertain, Venezuela regional elections will test oppositionAs questions rise about Hugo Ch谩vez's ability to rule, opposition leadership must prove their legitimacy in state elections this weekend if they hope to be contenders in possible future contests.
Chile-Peru border dispute moves from battlefield to courtroomA five-year legal battle over a Chile-Peru territorial dispute ends tomorrow. Countries have gradually moved their conflicts to the legal arena, but how the losing country reacts to the verdict will be telling.
Who is a victim in Mexico's drug war violence?A new, controversial memorial to victims of Mexico's drug war may prompt deeper wrestling with what has become a controversial topic.
What happens if Venezuela's Hugo Ch谩vez misses his inaguration?If Ch谩vez can't attend his inauguration, his designated successor might be overshadowed by an interim leader.
