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Mexico's rising threat: extortionMexico state, which features many poor Mexico City suburbs, reports of extortion jumped 58 percent between 2012 and 2013. Some say it's driving away business investment.
Why Venezuela's protests show Maduro is no Hugo Ch谩vezVenezuela has experienced a progressive criminalization of protests since President Nicol谩s Maduro took office nearly a year ago.
From Mexico to Brazil, how is the Ukraine crisis playing in Latin America?Reactions in the region have ranged from name calling to accusations of Russian meddling to observations of declining world powers.- Award-winning Tijuana factory offers more than just a jobHundreds of employees at the Mexican Plantronics plant receive little more than the minimum wage, but perks like free art shows, continuing education, and fitness programs set the factory apart.
El Salvador: Leftist FMLN party wins presidential election in tight recountVictor S谩nchez Cer茅n won 50.11 percent of the vote. Competing ARENA party candidate Quijano has not yet acknowledged the FMLN's win.
After Carnival trash strike, will Brazilian workers see gold in megaevents?Striking trash workers in Rio were able to pressure the government for better wages during Carnival. With the World Cup quickly approaching, other sectors may try to follow their example.
Venezuela: As protests grow more violent, should neighbors weigh in?Members of the Union of South American Nations meet today to discuss the crisis in Venezuela. With at least 21 dead amid antigovernment protests, will Venezuela get further regional backing?
Will Peru start shooting down suspected drug planes (again)?Peru is the world鈥檚 largest producer of cocaine and only interdicts about 8 percent of the drug. Some legislators favor a tougher approach to stop its export.聽
Venezuela's 'angry gochos': Why protests continue in western VenezuelaThe Andean region has a history and geography that some say explains why nationwide protests began there - and why they likely won't die down soon.
El Salvadorans wait anxiously amid razor-thin election resultsFewer than 7,000 votes separated El Salvador's ruling party candidate and his rival. Both men claimed victory, fueling worries in a country whose democracy is hard-won.- FocusMexico's small-business 'vigilantes'The business community in western Micho谩can, Mexico, is trying to regain its footing after years of terror under the thumb of the Knights Templar criminal gang.
FocusMexico's vigilantes: the aftershocks of ousting a cartelThe vigilante movement has been hailed in Mexican towns where the Knights Templar cartel wrecked havoc, but it raises questions about extralegal policing.
Could El Salvador's next president help civil war victims find justice?The front-runner in tomorrow's election said the amnesty that protects guerrillas, right-wing officials, and soldiers from prosecution for civil-war-era crimes is no longer 'convenient' here.
Why Costa Rica's unopposed presidential candidate isn't taking it easyRuling party candidate Araya bowed out of Costa Rica's presidential runoff due to lack of campaign funds and support. But opponent Sol铆s is still rallying voters to turn out and give him a solid mandate.
Talk or take action? On Venezuela's streets, protesters take sides.The opposition vacillates over tactics to deal with the Maduro administration. But some antigovernment protesters seek a new identity entirely.
El Salvador runoff election: Why an FMLN win wouldn't mean bigger shift to the leftPolls show the FMLN is a shoo-in for the presidency. But, they don't have a majority in the national assembly, limiting their power.
Venezuela's 'color revolution?' The complexity of wearing red.Save for the Venezuelan flag, wearing even an accent of Ch谩vez's trademark red can put you in hot water in an opposition stronghold.
Ch谩vez anniversary: Military parade and opposition protests fight for attentionAs Venezuela marks one year since Ch谩vez's death, his successor President Maduro faces his toughest challenge yet from opposition street protests.
Reporter's notebook: How has Mexico City changed?From 1994 to 2001, 海角大神's Howard LaFranchi ran the Mexico City bureau. Back in the city on a reporting trip, he counts the changes.
In their own words: US, Venezuela spar in publicAs protests have taken over Venezuela the past few weeks, tensions between the US and Caracas have been on the rise. Statements from US and Venezuelan officials paint the picture.
