BBC
Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 00:00
For the first time since the restoration of democracy in Brazil in 1985, a high-level bilateral dialogue will start with the US leader heading south. Until now, it was the other way around. Brazilian presidents were expected to go first to Washington.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 00:00
The US has been sending unarmed drones over Mexico since February to gather intelligence on major drug cartels, the New York Times reports.
Friday, March 11, 2011 - 00:00
Security Minister Oscar Alvarez said the "first rate" facility was probably being run by Mexican gangs.
Friday, March 11, 2011 - 00:00
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has threatened to expel multinational companies who pay ransom money for the release of kidnapped employees.
Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 00:00
A federal court in the US state of Texas said the 10 belonged to the Barrio Azteca gang.
Monday, March 7, 2011 - 00:00
The ATF reportedly allowed 1,765 guns to be smuggled into Mexico over a 15 month period, including assault weapons and high-powered sniper rifles.
Friday, March 4, 2011 - 00:00
The US and Mexico have reached a proposed deal to open US highways to Mexican trucks, raising hopes of an end to a 20-year dispute.
Friday, March 4, 2011 - 00:00
An American aid contractor accused of subversive activities in Cuba will go on trial in Havana on Friday, possibly prompting a setback in US-Cuba relations.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 00:00
Mr Calderon is scheduled to meet US President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner during the trip.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 00:00
Mexican President Felipe Calderon is in the US for talks as a number of controversies take a toll on what had been steadily improving US-Mexico relations.