The Los Angeles Times
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 00:00
Since Beltran Leyva's death, police say, Valdez had been locked in a vicious war with Beltran Leyva's brother Hector for control of the cartel's business
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 00:00
Federal police commissioner Facundo Rosas announces the firings at a news conference in Mexico City.
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 00:00
The illegal trek north through Mexico is treacherous, and those who undertake it put themselves at the mercy of vicious predators.
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 00:00
Granting emerging economic powers a greater role on the world stage too soon could weaken the international system that upholds democracy, human rights, nuclear nonproliferation and environmental protection.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 00:00
The struggle to protect forests from loggers and land barons landed two 'campesino ecologists' in prison, where they say they were tortured. One of them, in exile, looks to clear his name.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 00:00
Jean could play a constructive role in the wide-open race, either by endorsing another candidate, which would catapult that person into the lead, or by simply advocating for political participation.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 00:00
President Obama's recess appointment of Maria del Carmen Aponte as ambassador to El Salvador, stalled for months by Republicans, is welcome and overdue.
Monday, August 23, 2010 - 00:00
'As a person I was paralyzed,' says President Rene Preval, recalling the suffering he saw. He's quiet for a politician, even humble; but his silence since the disaster enrages many.
Friday, August 20, 2010 - 00:00
A high court in Colombia has voided an accord with the United States that would allow an increased U.S. presence on seven Colombian military bases.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 00:00
Edelmiro Cavazos of Santiago was seized at his home near Monterrey on Sunday. He might have been targeted because of his efforts to purge corrupt local police, the state governor says.