The Los Angeles Times
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 00:00
Former Cabinet minister Blanca Ovelar faces a court challenge from a former vice president who says he was robbed of the nomination
Monday, January 21, 2008 - 00:00
In unusually harsh criticism of the Venezuelan president, John P. Walters blames lack of enforcement for an increase in drug shipments
Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 00:00
The rebels should be viewed as "belligerents," Chavez said, a change that could open the way for diplomatic recognition of the groups -- at least by Venezuela
Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 00:00
They've already shot up his house and gunned down three cops. He urges citizens to stand with him
Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 00:00
Analysts see signs of modest political and economic reform in the 18 months since Fidel Castro temporarily stepped down
Friday, January 18, 2008 - 00:00
U.S. aid has helped the once-outmatched force gain strength and retake territory. But the change has been marked by rights abuses and security breaches
Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 00:00
Calderon picks his chief of staff for the top Cabinet post, a traditional springboard to the presidency.
Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 00:00
Lima officials file a petition demanding that maritime limits be adjusted to allow their nation a greater share of rich fishing waters.
Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 00:00
The 'Ndrangheta of Italy's southern Calabria region rules the expanding European drug trade
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 00:00
Facing successful interdiction in other areas, traffickers turn to the isolated, impoverished country, 'the weakest point in the region.'