All Americas
What will Ryan's position on Cuba be as Romney campaign hits Florida?Paul Ryan has a track record on Cuba that is likely to frustrate the politically powerful Cuban-American community.- Assange asylum case ripples through Latin AmericaEcuador's decision to grant asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could have an impact on extradition cases throughout Latin America.
- With relaxed rules for undocumented in the US, real work in Mexico beginsPresident Obama announced new rules to allow undocumented immigrants under the age of 16 to apply for a stay of deportation and a way to continue their schooling.
Brazil targets corruption in 'trial of the century'Thirty-six political players are on trial in Brazil, facing charges from money laundering to organized crime. The trial is seen as a landmark case in a country where corruption rarely leads to criminal prosecution.
How much do we really know about the Zetas?As Mexico prepares to deploy 12,000 troops against the Zetas, one of the top drug trafficking groups in Mexico, a new book argues that nobody has a clear understanding of the group.- What is the real threat of Islamic terrorism in Latin America?Islamic militants do not seem to have an active presence in Latin America, but the possibility that they could develop links with drug traffickers poses a threat, argues InSight Crime.
Fidel Castro's birthday highlights a graying CubaCuba's demographics are changing because of universal health care, women's rights, emigration, and low birth rates.- US suspends aid to Honduras over human rights concernsAlleged ties between the Honduran police chief and death squads of a decade ago have led the US to withhold some funds.聽
London Olympics 2012: What are the lessons for next host, Brazil?With the London Games wrapping up today, the spotlight moves to Rio, the host city of the 2016 Olympics.
Gold medals, gold standards: Soccer brings role reversal for Mexico and BrazilMexico took its first gold medal today with its stunning win over Brazil in soccer, bringing a burst of joy to a struggling nation.
Colombia's Santos sees popularity dip as public worries about securityPresident Juan Manuel Santos is halfway through his four-year term, but with a rise of guerrilla attacks on his watch his approval ratings have fallen.
Mexico takes on Brazil for Olympic soccer goldIf Mexico can defeat Brazil it will mean the country's first Olympic gold medal in soccer.
Effects of US drought trickle down through the AmericasAs prices of corn and other commodities rise, importing countries like the Caribbean and Central America will likely suffer. But what about major exporters like Brazil and Argentina?- Accused of lying about military past, two Central Americans face extraditionAn officer accused of participating in Guatemala's Dos Erres massacre lost his appeal to block extradition to the US, while a former Salvadorian general is fighting potential extradition to Spain.
Guatemalan police graduates ready to protect and serve ... without guns.Guatemala does not have enough guns to arm the latest crop of police graduates, pointing to the financial factors holding back the reform and expansion of the force.- Argentine and Venezuelan oil partnership sets up potential conflicts with EuropeThe partnership between state-owned oil companies makes Venezuela a key third party in Argentina's ongoing dispute with a Spanish energy firm.
- Central American peace accord celebrates 25 years, but has it brought peace?The Esquipulas peace agreement succeeded in ending political and ideological strife, but it failed to create peaceful societies. Today Central America is one of the world's most violent regions.
Venezeula: Leftist collectives keep the peace, but raise fears during election yearA Caracas barrio is home to radical self-defense collectives known to patrol the neighborhood at night. Some fear their ideology has taken a new, aggressive turn as Chavez faces reelection.
The buzz about Haiti 鈥� as a tourist destination?President Martelly wants to attract investors to build hotels and resorts, with an estimated 2,250 hotel rooms completed by 2013. It's a way to create jobs and improve the economy, but can it work?
Guatemala wins its first ever Olympic medalErick Barrondo won silver in the 20-km race walk on Saturday. He's the first ever Guatemalan to medal in the Olympics.
