BBC
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 00:00
Authorities in Mexico blame the Zetas drugs cartel for the deaths, and have already arrested several of its members.
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 00:00
The deal aims to replace the void when Bolivia expelled the US Drug Enforcement Administration in 2008 for alleged political interference.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 00:00
Many economists, opposition politicians and shoppers dispute that figure, believing the true figure to be between 25% and 30%. If that's the case then inflation in Argentina is among the highest in the world.
Friday, March 25, 2011 - 00:00
But some leading newspapers - including Reforma, La Jornada and Proceso - did not sign up
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 00:00
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has said he will formally ask the US for classified intelligence documents.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 00:00
Mr Obama said the programme would tackle the poverty and social factors that drive young people towards crime.
Monday, March 21, 2011 - 00:00
UN observers and Haitian election officials said turnout appeared to be larger than the chaotic first round, which was marred by violence and fraud.
Monday, March 21, 2011 - 00:00
US President Barack Obama continued his tour of Brazil with a stop at the 'City of God' (Cidade de Deus) favela.
Monday, March 21, 2011 - 00:00
It seems that a door has been opened to rebuild the US-Brazilian relations that had in recent years become strained over a number of issues.
Friday, March 18, 2011 - 00:00
Among those sentenced was Mr Castano's brother, Vicente, another AUC leader who is missing and believed dead.