The Globe And Mail (Canada)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 00:00
Mexico is adopting U.S.-style public trials and a presumption of innocence. President Felipe Calderon has signed a sweeping judicial reform that replaces closed-door proceedings in which judges rely on written evidence.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 00:00
Venezuela has agreed to pay $700-million (U.S.) in cash to Italian energy company Eni SpA for the takeover of an oil field, but it hardened its stance in a compensation battle with Exxon Mobil Corp.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 - 00:00
Anguished mother fights for justice in a country where the rape, torture and killing of women is rampant