The Los Angeles Times
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 00:00
His visit to California points up the challenges he faces in stemming the drug trade, illegal immigration and a host of economic problems
Saturday, February 2, 2008 - 00:00
Cartel leader, with $5 million bounty on his head, found shot to death in Venezuela
Friday, February 1, 2008 - 00:00
Colombia has to give us reason to believe that a free trade pact will not just make matters worse
Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 00:00
The president, speaking at a helicopter plant in Torrance, asks Congress to approve pacts with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. He says the deals would create jobs in the U.S.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 00:00
Patricia Troncoso, a champion of Indian rights, is to complete her sentence for arson at a work camp, in a church-mediated accord.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 00:00
Thousands with limited opportunities at home are lured by pay; but for some who are injured or disabled, the cost his high
Friday, January 25, 2008 - 00:00
The mother of a hostage held five years by Colombian rebels is elated by two other captives' release. She wonders, anxiously, is he next?
Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 00:00
Hector Febres was on trial on charges dating from the 'dirty war.' Some suspect he was about to reveal damning secrets.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 00:00
The Homeland Security Department is turning up the heat on criminals, he says, and an agent's death shows why fencing is needed.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 00:00
Officers in the border towns are removed from duty by troops and searched for evidence that might link them to drug cartels.