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- 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.
Who is leading Venezuela's protests?Some say the protest movement appears to be leading opposition politicians, rather than the other way around.
Argentina: Will $5 billion payout to foreign oil firm woo more investors?Argentina took a crucial step in repairing its international image by settling with Spain's Repsol over the 2012 re-nationalization of oil company YPF.
El Chapo arrest: The end of celebrity kingpins in Mexico?Guzman's legendary criminal activity inspired songs and even a soap opera. It's an act few may be able to follow in Mexico, as two administrations have eliminated almost all top druglords.
Venezuela's opposition opts out of government talks. Missed opportunity?Taking part in a government dialog could serve as an endorsement of the Maduro administration's 'repression,' opposition leader Capriles said.
Will Mexico's capture of 'El Chapo' improve security?One cartel king behind bars is reason to celebrate. But the outlook is complicated.
Why 'El Chapo' capture could intensify Mexico's drug warsJoaqu铆n Guzm谩n, head of the Sinaloa drug cartel, was arrested this weekend. His capture could unleash infighting within the cartel and turf wars with other groups.
Protests against Maduro unite Venezuela's fractured oppositionA wave of demonstrations in Caracas and other cities has met a steely response from President Maduro and brought a reluctant rally leader to the fore.聽
Mexico's president trumpets capture of drug kingpin 'El Chapo'Wanted for more than a decade, Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman was captured Saturday by Mexican troops. US-Mexico cooperation played a key role in apprehending a notorious drug trafficker.聽
Ecuador's development dilemma: Will oil win out?Ecuador's President Correa is resisting calls to reconsider a scrapped initiative to leave Amazon crude oil untouched.
Venezuela protests: Has the opposition cleared a leadership hurdle?The two most high profile opposition leaders have had different approaches to seeking change in Venezuela, but thus far the party has remained united.