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Is Venezuela's opposition TV channel bowing to government pressure?A spate of journalist firings and resignations at the traditionally opposition station Globovisi贸n has some worried that the opposition has lost its voice in the media landscape.- Mexicans both poorer and happier than wealthy nation peersThe OECD's new 'Better Life' index ranks Mexico low in terms of wages and education, but the Latin American nation ranks as one of the highest in terms of life satisfaction.
Can Honduras mirror El Salvador's successful gang truce?Gangs in Honduras have less centralized leadership than in El Salvador, and some say the truce won't succeed. But many analysts doubted the potential of the Salvadoran truce, which has now lasted more than a year.
Colombia, FARC rebels make peace progress with land dealThe Colombian government and FARC peace negotiators announced an agreement on land reform this weekend, just days before the rebel group's 49th anniversary. Land issues are at the root of the conflict.
How an iPad in a corner store can spell success in MexicoBanking and bill-paying services are offered in booths in small shops across Mexico. The business is backed by a new sort of venture capital that focuses on both financial and social returns.
Guatemalan court hits rewind button on Rios Montt's genocide convictionGuatemala's Constitutional Court overturned former dictator Gen. Efrain Rios Montt's genocide conviction 鈥� seen as a landmark human rights ruling 鈥� and called for a re-do of closing arguments.
Want to retire on the beach? Mexico talks of liberalizing land salesSupporters say the change could help Mexico compete with Central America for US retirees seeking spots in the sun. But could it hurt Mexican access to prime real estate?
How a toilet paper shortage may temper Chavismo in VenezuelaUnder Hugo聽Ch谩vez, big businesses endured threats of state takeover. This week, Ch谩vez's聽successor reached out to the boss of Venezuela's largest privately held company.聽
No more drug war in Latin America? Report explores new ways to fight drugsA new OAS report looks at alternatives to prohibiting the drug trade, including legal market regulation, reform of the UN drug convention, and smarter policing.
Venezuela's Maduro still waiting on Washington's recognitionMore than a month since Maduro was elected Venezuelan president by less than 2 percent of the vote, the US has not recognized his victory. A partial recount of the ballot is currently underway.
What does genocide conviction of R铆os Montt mean to Guatemalans abroad?Many in the Guatemalan diaspora celebrated the historic conviction of ex-dictator R铆os Montt. But some say one conviction alone can't resolve the aftermath of the 36-year-long bloody conflict.- 'People of corn' protest GMO strain in MexicoMexico has 59 strains of native corn. While the country has some GMO corn as well, activists are concerned about expanding its reach.
Brazil's gun control debate: Opponents try to shoot holes in disarmament lawThe number of homicides in South America鈥檚 largest nation fell in 2004 for the first time in 12 years thanks in part to a disarmament law. But a new push by some legislators could loosen gun restrictions.- Safety check: Are some car models sold in Latin America held to lower standards?Car companies around the world appear to be cutting corners in models sold in Brazil and other Latin American countries.
What will the Rios Montt genocide conviction do for Guatemala?Rios Montt was one of the world's first former presidents tried for genocide in a national court. Many hope his conviction means positive steps for the justice system and healing wounds of war.
Move over Beyonc茅: Another American explores Cuba, 'people to people'Like Beyonc茅 and Jay-Z, the Monitor's Linda Feldmann travels Cuba on a 'people to people' tour. Since 2011, such trips have had the sanction of the Treasury Department 鈥� a legal way for Americans to see the long-forbidden island.
Is easy credit coming to Mexico?Mexico has one of the lowest rates of commercial lending in Latin America. But a series of new bank reforms aims to change that - making borrowing easier and stimulating economic growth.
Venezuela's Maduro globe trots: building regional ties or a domestic distraction?On his first official trip abroad, Venezuela's new leader is visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil. But a domestic dispute over the legality of Maduro's presidential victory drags on at home.
Is there a God? The Vatican invites Mexicans to discuss.The Vatican's first Courtyard of the Gentiles event outside Europe takes place in Mexico this week. The number of Mexicans who say they are 'nonreligious' jumped by 56 percent between 2000 and 2010.
Study abroad in Mexico? Fewer US students make the trek.One announcement from Obama's Mexico trip was a bilateral forum on higher education. Educational exchanges between the US and Mexico have stagnated or fallen over the past decade.
