The Los Angeles Times
Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 00:00
Human rights groups say extrajudicial killings by the army and police have risen, with at least 329 last year. Officials acknowledge problems and point to efforts to train troops.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 00:00
Gov. Jose Reyes Baeza calls on federal authorities to reform their strategy after 13 people are killed in a weekend shooting
Monday, August 18, 2008 - 00:00
Stopping street gangs is no longer a local matter -- a point driven home to me during a symposium in El Salvador
Friday, August 15, 2008 - 00:00
The immigration ruling in effect blocks his extradition to Venezuela to face terrorism charges in the bombing of a plane
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 00:00
Six members of the Mexican government's top organized-crime unit have been arrested on suspicion of leaking information to drug traffickers
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 00:00
at least half a dozen officers have been reported dead across Mexico in the last two days.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 00:00
A national referendum endorses socialist President Evo Morales but it also buttresses the positions of governors in states seeking autonomy
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00
Partial unofficial results based on quick counts at polling places indicated that between 56% and 63% of voters cast ballots in favor of Morales
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 00:00
High-powered automatic weapons and ammunition are flowing virtually unchecked from border states into Mexico, fueling a war among drug traffickers, the army and police that has left thousands dead
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 00:00
Polls indicate that Morales, whose sweeping reforms have split the country, is likely to retain his job