BBC News
Friday, August 9, 2013 - 00:00
Analysts say the fall in coca production suggests illegal groups which have so far financed themselves through drug trafficking may increasingly be moving into illegal gold and emerald mining.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 00:00
Twenty-five police have been given long sentences for their part in the 1992 massacre in Sao Paulo's Carandiru jail that left 111 prisoners dead.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 00:00
The government ordered an immediate military takeover at the facility saying it should end the reign of criminals in the prison.
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 00:00
The BBC talked to John Ladd, a fourth-generation rancher whose land borders Mexico, about the border agents who patrol his property.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 00:00
Those south of the border in Mexico have paid a heavy price for its drug industry.
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 00:00
It is not clear who was behind either of the attacks yet, but a cartel calling itself the Knights Templar controls parts of Michoacan state.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 00:00
At least 20 armed gang members have died in clashes with police in Mexico's western Michoacan state.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 00:00
Mr Maduro said Colombia could count on the full support of his government in the talks.
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 00:00
Colombia's president has ordered the army "not to stop shooting" until the conflict with the Farc rebels is over, after 15 soldiers died in an ambush.
Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 00:00
Middle class living standards in Brazil are lower than in many developed countries and the recent wave of demonstrations in Brazil reflects a deep dissatisfaction with public services in the country.