The Los Angeles Times
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 00:00
Alvaro Colom, a center-left businessman, won Guatemala's presidential election Sunday in a vote that was in many ways a referendum on this country's fragile and besieged democracy
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 00:00
Submersibles are used to ferry narcotics. Some in U.S. fear the tactic may inspire terrorists.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 00:00
Buenos Aires' first couple revived the economy -- despite, not because of, the IMF
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 00:00
The first lady cruised to victory but rising inflation and a looming energy crisis await her entry into office
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 00:00
It would be the largest U.S. aid package to Latin America since 2000
Monday, October 22, 2007 - 00:00
In Latin America's era of military dictatorships, the Catholic Church didn't always stand up to repression
Friday, October 19, 2007 - 00:00
Colorful banners bearing mayoral candidate Julio Cesar Marentes' smiling visage are still festooned around this tiny coffee-growing town even though he was killed by leftist rebels three weeks ago.
Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 00:00
The sidewalks are visible for the first time in years, but the leader of the merchants vows the fight is not over
Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 00:00
The move comes just before national elections in which inflation is the most contentious issue
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 00:00
Ex-police chaplain is convicted of crimes against humanity during his collaboration with the dictatorship more than two decades ago