The Christian Science Monitor
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 00:00
If voters approve Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa's proposals in the May 7 referendum vote, he will be allowed to designate judges and magistrates, and the remaining independent media will come under his authority.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 00:00
The FARC's capacity for survival was clear in 2008, when in a single month the group lost three people from its seven-member ruling secretariat.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 00:00
President Hugo Chavez said he will raise the minimum wage by 26.5 percent in increments starting May 1, but that doesn't keep pace with annual inflation projected at 30 percent.
Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 00:00
At least nine Latin American nations are developing drone programs, raising calls for a code of conduct that will assuage concerns over potential misuse.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 00:00
Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, 80, will fill Raul Castro's old spot as No. 2 in power, while Ramiro Valdes will take over the No. 3 role.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 00:00
Thousands die each year in a struggle between the US 'War on Drugs' and the drug cartels, who are financed and armed by American narcotics consumers, Pentagon officials testified.
Monday, April 4, 2011 - 00:00
The government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega organized a massive demonstration to dwarf an anti-Ortega march that was impeded by heavily armed riot police on Saturday.
Friday, April 1, 2011 - 00:00
US and Guatemalan forces Wednesday arrested Juan Ortiz Lopez, known as "Chamale," a week after President Obama pledged $200 million to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 00:00
President Santos must decide whether to placate Chavez or Washington.
Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 00:00
During his two-day visit to El Salvador, President Obama hailed center-left President Mauricio Funes as a leader who has strengthened democracy in a region beset by instability.