The Boston Globe

Monday, February 13, 2012 - 00:00
A police strike in a northeastern Brazilian state has ended, though a similar action in Rio de Janeiro continued but was having little effect.
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 00:00
Some of Capriles's supporters said they think he has a good chance of winning over Venezuelans who otherwise might lean toward Chavez because he has taken a largely nonconfrontational approach.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 00:00
Soldiers raided the three homes simultaneously Tuesday in the city of Miguel Aleman, which is across from Roma, Texas.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 00:00
Restrepo departed Colombia on Jan. 8 and his whereabouts are unknown.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 00:00
Hector Buitrago, who is widely known as "Martin Llanos," was handed over to Colombian authorities at Caracas' international airport along with his brother.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 00:00
Many here complain that Carnival is being manipulated by both sides: The police know the economic damage that is being done, and the government knows it can demonize strikers as ruining Carnival.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 00:00
The threat to Carnival celebrations in Salvador looked increasingly serious as talks with the Bahia state government stalled.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 00:00
Llanos, whose given name is Hector Buitrago, and brother Nelson Buitrago, known as "Caballo," would be delivered immediately to Colombian authorities.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 00:00
She was visiting to showcase Brazilian efforts helping Haiti recover from the devastating earthquake two years ago.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 00:00
Prosecutors are asking for extra time to coordinate with Mexican authorities before heading to trial against an accused Zeta drug cartel member.

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