BBC News
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 00:00
The left wing president-elect of Peru, Ollanta Humala, has told reporters that he views the United States as a strategic partner.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 00:00
Peru would follow its own model, he said, rejecting suggestions that he would be a copy of his former ally, Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 00:00
Officials said their armour could only be breached with anti-tank grenades.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 00:00
Mr Humala's promises of change mirror his own transformation from red T-shirted firebrand to sharp-suited, more mature politician.
Monday, June 6, 2011 - 00:00
Mr. Chavez said the police force had to be cleaned up so there would be no more hitting or torturing of inmates.
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 00:00
The panel includes former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, the former leaders of Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, and the entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 00:00
Of the 33 countries, only Ecuador opposed the measure.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 00:00
The drug has taken hold in towns and cities in the Amazon thanks to its low price - about $1 (60p) a hit - and extreme addictiveness.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 00:00
General Vahidi is wanted by Argentina for allegedly masterminding the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 00:00
Colombia's highest administrative court, the State Council, ruled that the military command at the time had not done enough to prevent the attack.