All Americas
- Brazilian activists urge crackdown on 'death squads'Human rights officials aim to make contract killing a federal crime in Brazil after two journalists are killed.
- Mexico cartels stronger than ever?Recent report says Mexico's cartels are more powerful than they were when Calder贸n came to office, but this overlooks the fracturing of larger gangs, writes guest blogger Patrick Corcoran.
Zetas break out of prison in Mexico. Who are they? According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. On Feb. 19 Zeta members allegedly instigated a prison riot, killing members of the opposing Gulf Cartel, and covering up their escape. Here are four questions about the Zetas, answered.- Costa Rica calls for peaceful solution to crisis in SyriaCosta Rica has moral authority to speak on issues of authoritarian violence in Syria, writes guest blogger Jackie Briski, having experienced years of destructive civil war.
Rio de Janeiro polishes its police ahead of OlympicsAs Rio de Janeiro celebrates Carnival, the city looks ahead to the bigger show of the 2016 Olympics.聽
Latin America: Where the world's jobs areLauded for its economic stability and entrepreneurial opportunities, interns and career changers alike are looking to Latin America to launch their careers.
New voice in drug-war debate: businessmen who are feeling the pinchThe drug trade has had a negative impact on the business climate in Central America, and the private sector is starting to speak out in favor of new approaches to the war on drugs.
Honduras fire reflects dire state of prisons in Latin AmericaHonduras is among the worst in the region with severe overcrowding, but Latin American prisons are a daily human rights tragedy, writes guest blogger James Bosworth.
Sean Penn jumps into Falkland Islands fraySean Penn lashes out at the deployment of a British prince to the Falklands. The UK is not amused.
Security could be weakness for Venezuela oppositionCrime prevention is a hot-button issue in Venezuela, where nearly three times as many deaths as in Iraq occurred in 2009.
Honduras prison fire kills more than 300, highlights regional problemThis is the third fatal Honduras聽prison fire since 2003. The region as a whole lags on fire prevention measures and oversight.
Why military hawks are leading drug legalization debate in Latin AmericaMexico, Colombia, and Guatemala want to decriminalize drugs, but with a military approach. This means going after criminals and gangs with military and police force before they can regroup.
Brazil police strike ends in Rio, Carnival savedThe police strike that threatened Carnival, one of the world's most festive parties, shows how labor movements are gaining the upper hand in Brazil for the first time in history, says guest blogger.
Peru captures rebel leader. Is this the end of the Shining Path?President Ollanta Humala declared the Maoist guerrilla group is no longer a threat after the capture of Comrade Artemio, reports guest blogger Hannah Stone.
Venezuela's opposition unites around Capriles. Can he beat Chavez?A record turnout of nearly 3 million people voted in Venezuela's opposition presidential primary yesterday, selecting Henrique Capriles Radonski as the candidate.
Legalizing drugs gains ground in Latin AmericaGuatemalan President Otto Perez Molina has suggested decriminalizing drugs in order to reduce violence in the Americas.
Another 'Lula' on the rise in Venezuela?A primary election in Venezuela today looks set to elevate Henrique Capriles Radonski, a politician who models himself after a former Brazilian president, as the main challenger to Hugo Chavez.
No credit, no problem: Nicaragua's Ortega pitches 'socialist' bankOrtega says the Bank of ALBA will give loans to members without conditions to pay for development or social projects.- Ecuador clinics said to 'cure' homosexuality stir debateEcuador legalized unions between same-sex couples in 2008, but this week gay rights organizations filed a complaint that the government is withholding information on the clinics.
All Aztecs went to school? A lesson for Mexico.An unearthed school shows that universal education got an early start in Mexico.聽 Today, the system lags with the indigenous receiving less schooling than the rest of the population.
