The Los Angeles Times
Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 00:00
The trafficking operation moved hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and marijuana from the Southwest border to Atlanta, authorities said.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 00:00
At least 35 officials and agents from an elite unit within the federal attorney general's office have been fired or arrested in an investigation that began July 31 following tips from an informer
Monday, October 27, 2008 - 00:00
A 62-year-old lawmaker held captive eight years by leftist rebels walked to freedom Sunday in a western Colombia jungle, along with a young guerrilla commander who had been his jailer.
Monday, October 27, 2008 - 00:00
One of Mexico's most-wanted drug trafficking suspects was captured Saturday night at his Tijuana home after a fierce shootout with authorities, providing some good news amid the border city's raging drug war.
Friday, October 24, 2008 - 00:00
Rival political parties back measures they hope would streamline the state oil company and boost production. Critics fear the bill could lead to privatization.
Friday, October 24, 2008 - 00:00
Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff says he will seek to lift an injunction on a rule that would check for discrepancies in workers' Social Security data.
Friday, October 24, 2008 - 00:00
Beijing could increase its profile and influence by financing projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 00:00
Mexican authorities said Wednesday that they arrested a leading drug figure known as El Rey after a shootout in Mexico City early this week.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 00:00
Our focus should be on the southward flow of arms and ammunition that is fueling an explosion of drug-related violence in Mexico and that could soon threaten U.S. interests.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 00:00
The planned national referendum is a major victory for President Evo Morales, though he compromised on several points in the latest revision of the document.