The Houston Chronicle
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - 00:00
Colombia's commando operation that freed 15 hostages including Ingrid Betancourt is likely to strengthen the Andean country's already close economic and security ties with the United States
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - 00:00
Before she was kidnapped, Betancourt was widely viewed here as a spoiled, arrogant, if well-meaning, politician. But the courage, loyalty and defiance she displayed during six years as a rebel hostage has turned her into the toast of Colombia
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - 00:00
Ahead-of-the-curve planning, technological breakthroughs and government incentives have helped Colombia emerge as the No. 2 producer of ethanol in Latin America, behind Brazil
Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 00:00
Released after 6 years, Betancourt thanks military; meanwhile, the rescued U.S. contractors are heading to San Antonio for medical treatment
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 00:00
Peru President Alan Garcia said Tuesday that he's sick of Bolivian President Evo Morales criticizing Peru's trade pact with the United States, spreading false rumors about American military bases and urging Peruvians to protest
Monday, June 30, 2008 - 00:00
Venezuelan regulators are forcing a local TV station to show public service announcements as punishment for broadcasting The Simpsons during a time slot reserved for children's programs
Monday, June 30, 2008 - 00:00
Mexico's government cheered the bill, because it waters down proposed restrictions that would have required Mexico to change the way it handles allegations of human rights abuses by its military
Monday, June 30, 2008 - 00:00
Seeking to burnish his credentials as a friend of trade and a foe of drug traffickers, John McCain is embarking on a three-day trip to Colombia and Mexico
Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 00:00
Assassins gunned down a top federal police commander in Mexico City on Thursday, the latest in a string of attacks on senior law enforcement officers
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 00:00
President Hugo Chavez defended Venezuela's top anti-corruption official on Tuesday for barring roughly 400 potential candidates — most from the opposition — from running in upcoming elections