All Americas
Mexico's Pe帽a Nieto scores early political wins 鈥� but can he sustain support?President Pe帽a Nieto said Mexico's made big progress on education and telecom reform. But observers say the real hurdles lie ahead.
Colombia on edge as protests sweep the countryThousands of miners, truck drivers, health workers, and teachers have joined farmers in strikes that have blocked major arteries across Colombia.- Honduras presidential vote: What if 'None of the Above' wins?Xiomara Castro, wife of former President Zelaya, may lead in three polls, but 'None of the Above' is gaining ground. This voter disenchantment could present a real governing challenge.
Dark-skinned Mexicans face lingering discriminationMexico has strong laws barring discrimination based on skin color or ethnicity, but media still promote the perception that dark skin is unappealing.
Once a US school bus, now a Central American taxiFrom Guatemala to Nicaragua, the iconic yellow buses are living out their waning days ferrying commuters across cities big and small.聽
Teaching a lesson? Striking Mexican teachers snarl capital with protests.Public anger is a major challenge for President Pe帽a Nieto, who has pledged to improve schools and boost Mexico's economic growth.
Four thousand Cuban doctors to work in BrazilBrazil has a severe shortage of doctors, especially in remote areas of the country. Cue the Cubans, who have a tradition of sending their doctors to help in countries like Venezuela and Haiti.
Brazil's foreign minister helps Bolivian politician flee, then resignsAfter 450 days holed up in the Brazilian embassy in La Paz, the Bolivian opposition politician Roger Pinto left the country with the help of unauthorized Brazilian diplomatic action.
FARC-Colombia peace talks resume amid social unrestThe FARC declared a 'pause' on Friday after a statement by Colombian officials on how to ratify any future peace accord with the leftist rebels. A new round of talks kicked off today in Cuba.
Mass grave tied to Mexico City nightclub kidnappingA mass grave outside Mexico City contained the bodies of several youths abducted in May, a case that deepened concerns about organized crime in the city.
Striking teachers make their presence felt in Mexico CityZocalo plaza, one of the world's largest public squares, has filled with a patchwork of tents and tarps 鈥� and the mayor is hearing from residents who are not happy about it.
Chasing the 'Brazilian dream,' migrants strain the country's immigration lawsAn investigation this month found illegal immigrants from Haiti living in squalor in an overcrowded camp 鈥� highlighting Brazil's lack of policies for dealing with a growing issue.
New textbooks in Mexico riddled with errorsThe Education Department has admitted to 117 errors in spelling and grammar in a Spanish language and a geography textbook for elementary schools.
Long a state monopoly, Mexico's oil sector moves to embrace outside worldAnalysts say Pemex 鈥� which has long been a symbol of national sovereignty 鈥� needs tens of billions of dollars in private investment to stay competitive.
Drug lord walks free, and spotlight turns on Mexico's troubled legal systemThe US sharply protested the release on procedural grounds of Rafael Caro Quintero, whose sentence for the killing of a US drug enforcement agent was overturned.聽
It's 'for or against' Kirchner in Argentina - and its primary electionsAs Argentines go to the polls today, the campaigns are laying bare a widening fissure that could become increasingly entrenched.
Easy credit, big debt: Peru tackles financial ed for its growing middle classPeru's economy has expanded over 10 years of sustained growth, stoking access to credit and higher risks of debt across the rising middle class.
Bolivia reduces coca crop for second year: UN reportThe results may surprise some in the US government who say that Bolivia is not complying with its commitments to lower drug production and trafficking.
Nicaragua's canal controversy buildsThe proposal was agreed to in record time. Now Nicaragua's opposition is saying 'wait just a minute.'
Gun control: Can Venezuela regulate the flow of arms?Estimates on gun ownership in Venezuela range from 1 million to 6 million, and circulation was unregulated until last year. President Maduro recently signed a law that would create a strict gun permitting process.
