Rory Carroll
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 00:00
Rapper says he is at secret location while officials prepare to announce whether he is eligible to run in tumultuous contest.
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 00:00
Nine injured in blast outside Bogota offices of Caracol radio with blame attributed to Farc guerrilla group.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 00:00
Venezuelan president passes 720,000 followers as Twitter account lets public bypass bureaucrats and go straight to the top.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 00:00
Historic Bolivian silver town is blockaded by protesters, keeping 100 foreign visitors captive.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 00:00
Both leaders pledged "fraternal" friendship and promised to reset ties severed last month.
Monday, August 9, 2010 - 00:00
Forty years after President Nixon launched the 'war on drugs' there is a growing momentum to abandon the fight
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 00:00
President's brother Fabricio launches political party to try to wrest control of country from apparent nemesis Rafael.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
Ex-dictator Desi Bouterse vows to respect judicial independence after remarkable comeback sees him elected president
Monday, July 26, 2010 - 00:00
Cuba has signalled that it will free all its political prisoners and let them stay on the island in a bold attempt to repair Havana's ties with the international community.
Friday, July 23, 2010 - 00:00
Some analysts said the OAS gambit was Uribe's attempt to give a farewell kick to his Venezuelan foe.