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Argentina's Fernandez blasts incoming leaders in final presidential speechArgentines on Wednesday said goodbye to President Cristina Fernandez, who lauded her government's achievements while blasting the incoming administration.
Venezuelan opposition urges Maduro to quit 'crying,' start workingAmid the worst economic crisis in Venezuela's recent history, opposition leaders are calling on President Nicolas Maduro to focus on the country's food shortages and other issues instead of his candidates' defeat in recent elections.聽
Venezuelan opposition scores surprise win. But don't count Chavismo out.Though the political opposition took a solid majority of seats in Venezuela's legislature, the ruling Socialists still hold onto many levers of power.
Berenson: Convicted American leaves Peru where terrorism's shadow persistsLori Berenson was sentenced to 20 years in a Peruvian prison for collaborating with a rebel group. Wednesday night, she left a Peru that is vastly changed since her incarceration, and boarded a flight home to New York.
First LookDigital shepherds ease Cuban migrants' passage to US borderA slew of secret weapons aid聽Cubans embarking on the arduous overland journey through South and Central America to the United States: smartphones, data plans, and Facebook.
Argentina's president-elect Macri promises an end to divisive politicsOpposition candidate聽Mauricio Macri won Sunday's presidential election. But his fight's not over as the outgoing president's party retains a strong grip on the levers of power.
As US-Cuba ties warm, Cuban migrants take overland route northCountries in Central America are grappling with rising numbers of Cubans trying to reach the US. The exodus appears driven by concerns that preferential US policies for Cuban migrants may expire.
Venezuela vote: Could anger over violence, shortages shift political tide?For the first time in more than 10 years, every major poll indicates the opposition could come out ahead in the Dec. 6 legislative vote.
Nephews of Venezuela first lady held without bail in New YorkThe two men were flown to New York after being arrested in Haiti. The arrest is likely to聽exacerbate already tense relations between the US and Venezuela.
Mexico's media find stronger voice by calling on old toolThe use of a 2002 transparency law over the past few years is an increasingly bright spot for Mexican journalists.
Mexico supreme court opens door to recreational pot useThe ruling did not approve the sale of marijuana nor does it imply a general legalization. But it could help legalization measures being written in Congress.- Venezuela prosecutor flees to Florida, says opposition leader's trial was fixedConvicted opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez was allowed only one witness in a trial for inciting violence. Government witnesses numbered nearly 100.
Calling out catcalls in Costa Rica: Why one video has stirred debateStreet harassment isn't just uncomfortable, it can influence whether a woman continues her education or works outside the home. Some Costa Ricans are pushing to criminalize the behavior.
Continuity not change for Argentina's voters on election dayPresident Kirchner has presided over a slowing economy and a rocky relationship with foreign creditors. But her party's candidate for president is in the lead ahead of Sunday's poll.聽
FocusFor first time, Canada's indigenous flex their electoral muscles in a big wayFor decades, many of Canada's Aboriginals have viewed voting in federal elections as something foreign. But that changed this year, as a newly galvanized community made their voices heard.
Canine killings rattle heart of Mexico City's doggie cultureAbout 18 dogs have been reported poisoned in recent weeks in the upscale neighborhood of Condesa. The dog population has burgeoned in recent years along with Mexico's middle class.
Buoyed by election, Canadians roll out welcome mat to Syrian refugeesWith Prime Minister-designate Trudeau promising Canada will take in tens of thousands of Syrians before January, activists 鈥� many former emigr茅s themselves 鈥� are eager to help.
In Trudeau, Canadians seek to reclaim liberal stance on world stageThe prime minister-designate wasted no time in announcing a withdrawal from the US-led air campaign against the Islamic State. Trudeau's goal: a return to Canada as a humanitarian soft power.
Guatemala: Anti-corruption spirit ebbs ahead of elections. Can it be revived?The massive anti-corruption protests earlier this year succesfully forced former President Molina from office. But as the election looms closer, the leaderless movement is split on how to move forward amid a new political awakening.
Trudeau wins big as Canada votes resoundingly for a leftward shiftJustin Trudeau and his Liberal Party swept Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper from office in a major upset in Monday's vote.
