The New York Times
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 00:00
The factions within Chavismo follow two broad divisions. There is a civilian wing, which includes Mr. Maduro, that is strongly committed to the socialist-inspired program. And there is a faction linked to the military, which puts nationalism ahead of soci
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 00:00
Venezuelans on both sides of the political divide said the country was on autopilot waiting for news of Mr. Chavez's health.
Monday, December 10, 2012 - 00:00
The fact that he chose to go home to put his political house in order and clear up the long-unresolved line of succession — rather than write about it on Twitter or call it in to a government television show
Friday, December 7, 2012 - 00:00
As economists look to build on Nafta's momentum to improve trade relations between member nations, critics say they should look to past failures to avoid similar mistakes in the future.
Monday, December 3, 2012 - 00:00
Critics say the process has been too slow and unwieldy, and they question the government's commitment to face down powerful landowners and their political allies.
Friday, November 30, 2012 - 00:00
The latest revelations have put the governing Workers Party on the defensive yet again, as investigators expose a bribery scheme across several high echelons of government.
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 00:00
Brazil's Supreme Court has sentenced the last 3 of 25 defendants convicted on charges involving a congressional cash-for-votes scheme.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 00:00
In a lawsuit filed Nov. 16 in federal court in Washington, Mr. Gross directs his ire at the United States and at the contractor, DAI, accusing both of negligence.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 00:00
Pena Nieto's priority is to make Mexico a safer place - for its citizens, for tourists, for businesses - and this may only be possible by conceding that narcotics trafficking will continue so long as there is a lucrative market next door.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 00:00
A few coastal oil-producing states, including Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo, estimate that the legislation would cost them about $3 billion a year and damage their capacity to respond to oil spills off their coasts.