Manuel Rueda
Friday, March 25, 2016 - 06:31
The wave of attacks against leftist groups began in late February, and has already claimed 16 murder victims and 54 other instances of “threats and persecution” according to MOVICE, a Colombian human rights organization.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 07:08
Teachers’ unions and school administrators have increasingly responded to extortion attempts and kidnappings by canceling classes for days—or even months—until the the government militarizes schools with soldiers and federal police patrols.
Friday, November 20, 2015 - 06:31
Ecuador’s president says he will not seek a fourth consecutive term in office, but before he leaves, he wants to abolish term limits—just in case “el pueblo” wants him back in the future.
Friday, May 1, 2015 - 07:27
This week, Colombian health officials recommended the armed forces immediately halt the spraying of glyphosate — a herbicide that is part of U.S.-backed efforts to eradicate crops of coca, the plant used to make cocaine.
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 08:36
Zuluaga and Santos both served as ministers in the government of former president Alvaro Uribe, but while Santos broke with Uribe, Zuluaga has remained a loyal disciple
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - 00:00
The idea that the FARC bombs a police station one day, and calls for a ceasefire the next day did not go down well with some Colombians.
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 00:00
Correa's political allies are now proposing a law that would eliminate term limits for Ecuador's president.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 00:00
Despite the army's efforts to bring some stability to the area, the security situation in that state has not changed that much.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 00:00
Here's what some experts are saying about the Zetas' future, and how Trevino's capture will shape the drug business in Mexico
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 00:00
On Sunday the FAO, the UN organization that specializes in nutrition, included Venezuela in a group of 18 nations that that have cut their number of hungry people by half over the past 20 years