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Bolivia cuts coca cultivation: What about cocaine?The United Nations released a report on coca cultivation in Bolivia today showing it has decreased for the first time since 2005. But estimates of cocaine production raise questions.- FARC names 'political' team for peace talksThe team slated to represent the FARC in peace talks with the Colombian government is largely made up of political 鈥� not military 鈥� leaders. Their past experience with negotiations could be a sign of commitment.
Guatemala volcano eruption cools as Independence Day celebrations heat upThousands were evacuated in Guatemala yesterday when the Volcano of Fire had its strongest eruption in more than 30 years.
How will opposition corruption scandal impact Venezuela's October election?The Capriles campaign has done well over the past two months, narrowing Chavez's lead. But a video of a Capriles ally allegedly accepting a bribe could keep him from squeaking out a victory.
Does Chavez challenger have a shot in Venezuela's presidential race?Close to 20 percent of Venezuelans are undecided, and Capriles has won a number of them over. But Chavez has strong job approval and trust levels.- Gulf Cartel capture: Why arresting Mexico's Eduardo Costilla mattersWhile the Gulf Cartel has already been weakened, this arrest is important in a country battling high rates of impunity.
- Hope for peace in Colombia, despite obstaclesTalks between Colombia's government and the FARC guerrillas are official, and there are reasons for optimism.
With Mexico's election results upheld, what's next for the YoSoy132 movement?The youth movement that emerged in opposition to the media's campaign coverage of President-elect Enrique Pe帽a Nieto is redefining its message and working to give new life to Mexico's democracy.
Mexico: Presidential runner-up Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to found new partyMr. Lopez Obrador, who declared fraud and protested his loss in the past two presidential elections, announced he will create a new party called the Movement for National Regeneration.
El Salvador: Historic gang truce brings mixed resultsSix months after El Salvador brokered a gang truce to tackle soaring homicide rates, officials are split over whether it has actually worked. Are murder rates going down or have tactics changed?- 'Supersize it': seats widen to accommodate Brazil's growing obese populationObesity is on the rise in Brazil, and regional governments are responding with legislation requiring larger seats and equipment for schools, public transportation, and hospitals.
- Mexico: What keeps drug traffickers 'in the game?'Mexico's drug trade employs an estimated 500,000 people. A new study explores factors 鈥� like addressing drug addiction 鈥� that can lead traffickers to exit the drug trade, and how to encourage more to follow.
Colombia - FARC peace talks: 4 things you need to know Colombia has ample experience holding peace talks 鈥� though over the past 50 years, it鈥檚 seen little peace. But in early September, President Juan Manuel Santos announced peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Here are four things you need to know about the landmark peace process.
What if technology could undermine drug violence in Brazil?A debate in Rio de Janeiro focuses on how access to information and technology among low-income youth might weaken the drug trade and empower young people in favelas.
In earthquake-ready Costa Rica, quake size rattlesThe powerful quake surprised locals and foreign retirees alike. Damage appears to be limited, although two related fatalities have been reported.
Mexico scrambles for eggs amid shortageMexico has the highest-per-capita egg consumption in the world. But ever since an avian flu wiped out 8 million hens, the staple has become more expensive and scarce.
Colombia to begin peace talks with the FARC, but no cease-fireThe lack of a cease-fire means violence between Colombian forces and the FARC won't immediately end. But hopes for peace in the decades-long conflict are high.
FocusLucha Libre: A spandex-clad campaign against obesity in MexicoMexico's health ministry has partnered with Lucha Libre wrestlers to fight obesity there. The campaign includes informational videos and weighing willing attendees outside of the junk food-centric events.
FocusNo gym membership, no problem in the Dominican RepublicForget CrossFit. The most popular exercise class in Santo Domingo is a free hour-long group exercise session held in the middle of a closed park avenue, part of an effort to fight the nation's obesity woes.
FocusObesity weighing on America 鈥� Latin America, that isThe fattening of Latin America mirrors a global pattern that has left some 1.5 billion adults overweight. Now, from Mexico to Chile, it's triggering a political response.
