The Los Angeles Times
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 00:00
A new word has been written into the lexicon of Mexico's drug war: narco-censorship.
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 00:00
Obama is expected to sign the measure, which will add 1,500 troops and immigration officials to beef up security along the border with Mexico.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 00:00
The U.S. must act quickly on a Colombia trade agreement
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 00:00
Venezuela leader Hugo Chavez and Colombia's new president, Juan Manuel Santos, seek to improve ties strained by allegations that Venezuela is sheltering its neighbor's rebels.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 00:00
Under Alvaro Uribe, who was succeeded as president over the weekend by Juan Manuel Santos, Colombia's safety and public services have improved tremendously.
Monday, August 9, 2010 - 00:00
The cult of personality surrounding Daniel Ortega is on full display at the Museum of the Sandinista Victory
Monday, August 9, 2010 - 00:00
Despite the challenges, Santos has the opportunity to move Colombia to "second base," in economist Thoumi's words, by modernizing a country rich in potential whose development has been retarded by decades of civil war and violence.
Monday, August 9, 2010 - 00:00
Nearly four years after President Felipe Calderon launched a military-led crackdown, the cartels are smuggling more narcotics into the U.S., amassing bigger fortunes and extending dominion at home.
Friday, August 6, 2010 - 00:00
What makes his critics nervous is that, although they are dubious of his abilities, they are not sure that he won't win.
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 00:00
The Obama administration should support a renewed effort for a peace process. This, and more focused leadership by the U.S., would give our Colombian partners a better chance of resolving a 40-year conflict in which we have invested billions.