Rory Carroll
Monday, April 26, 2010 - 00:00
Once illegal gadget is now ubiquitous, despite prohibitive costs, and is loosening the regime's grip on information.
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 00:00
Azuaje has blown the whistle on what he claims is a kleptocratic dynasty in Barinas where farms, businesses, banks and government contracts have been pocketed by the president's parents and five brothers.
Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 00:00
The conference drew $9.9bn of donations to rebuild infrastructure after the quake that killed more than 200,000 people and left a million homeless.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 00:00
Colombian guerillas hand over 32-year-old soldier Pablo Emilio Moncayo, abducted in 1997.
Monday, March 8, 2010 - 00:00
Streets in Concepcion, one of the towns hit hardest by the 27 February quake, filled over the weekend with fridges, televisions, toys, bicycles, mattresses and sofas during a brief amnesty.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 00:00
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva tells Hillary Clinton he will not be pushed into western-led bid to punish Iran over nuclear issue.
Friday, February 26, 2010 - 00:00
Organisation of American States commission condemns Venezuela's president for intimidation and judicial interference.
Friday, February 26, 2010 - 00:00
Our expert panel looks at diplomatic tensions between Britain and Argentina over oil exploration off the Falklands.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 00:00
Colombian Marxist rebel group Farc tried to recruit new members with a pop album.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 00:00
Foreign minister to meet Ban Ki-moon after president claims backing of Rio Group summit in row over Falklands.