The Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 00:00
Soldiers and police are sent in the wake of a weekend gang battle. Weapons seized after the fighting have been linked to several high-profile killings and assassination attempts
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 00:00
By lifting bans on cellphones and personal computers, Raul Castro is paving the way for open communications, but the regime is intent on avoiding the fate of the Soviet Union
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 00:00
The government of President Alvaro Uribe this week unveiled an initiative to address victims' demands: a $4-billion reparations fund to be paid out over the next 10 years by the Social Action branch of the presidency
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 00:00
Colombia said Saturday that leftist FARC guerrillas had fired five makeshift mortar rounds at army units from inside Ecuador, and it said it would file a formal note of protest demanding better border security
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 00:00
The U.S. should be patient as the South American nation redefines its relationship with Washington
Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 00:00
Groups allege that the government's failure to uphold its own laws protecting workers has led to intimidation and even killings of trade unionists
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 00:00
Former Sen. Mario Uribe, a cousin of the president, faces charges over alleged dealings with outlawed paramilitary groups.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 00:00
Among other issues, they'll discuss trade -- at a time when NAFTA is under heavy fire.
Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 00:00
A visiting delegation to Washington that includes L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa hears dueling, accusatory speeches by Pelosi, U.S. trade envoy over stalled free trade agreement.
Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 00:00
Two Ecuadoreans pursued legal action against Texaco and then Chevron over what they said was massive oil contamination