The New York Times
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 00:00
The judge, Maria Lourdes Afiuni, was imprisoned in December 2009 after one of her rulings angered President Hugo Chavez. Human rights activists say her jailing was arbitrary and shows the lack of judicial independence in Venezuela.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 00:00
Desperate to raise cash, Puerto Rican officials have been selling off anything they can: two toll roads and the main airport so far.
Monday, November 26, 2012 - 00:00
The torrid expansion of rain forest cities is visible in places like Parauapebas.
Friday, November 23, 2012 - 00:00
"Mexico does not need a name that emulates another country and that none of us Mexicans use every day," he said.
Friday, November 23, 2012 - 00:00
Just as mystery still shrouds many aspects of the bombing, doubt and secrecy cloak the current talks.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 00:00
New economic bonds between Cuba and the United States have formed, creating new challenges, new possibilities - and a more complicated debate over the embargo.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 00:00
Mexico's Congress has approved broad changes to the country's antiquated labor law that will make it easier for companies to hire and fire workers.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 00:00
Jose Dirceu de Oliveira e Silva, a top ally and former chief of staff of Brazil's popular former president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, was sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in prison.
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 00:00
Although no major damage was reported outside of Guatemala, shaking could be felt in buildings as far as San Salvador and Mexico City.
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 00:00
The assets will remain frozen until the court rules on whether it will enforce a judgment of more than $18 billion against Chevron in Ecuador.