The New York Times
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 00:00
Thousands of young Argentines marched to the presidential palace on Thursday to protest the quality of public education.
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 00:00
Leaders of Venezuela's Jewish community met with President Hugo Chavez on Thursday to discuss their concerns about possible anti-Semitism in state media and to ask the socialist leader to re-establish diplomatic relations with Israel.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 00:00
Mexico looked beyond its drug war to throw a 200th birthday bash celebrating a proud history, whimsical culture and resilience embodied in the traditional independence cry: "Viva Mexico!"
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 00:00
Michelle Bachelet, famous for breaking gender barriers by becoming the first woman elected president of Chile, will head the new global United Nations agency created to advance women’s rights.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 00:00
As the country gathers on Wednesday night for the ceremony of the "grito" we are enduring another violent crisis, albeit one that differs greatly from those of a century and two centuries ago.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 00:00
Cecilia Romero Castillo, the commissioner of the National Migration Institute, resigned after nearly four years in the job, without giving a reason.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 00:00
He picked one of his longtime aides, Education Minister Jose Chang, to replace Prime Minister Javier Velasquez, who wants to become the ruling APRA party's nominee for president ahead of a nationwide vote slated for April.
Monday, September 13, 2010 - 00:00
A poll last week in Reforma, a daily newspaper, found only tepid support for the government’s celebration here in the capital, and a range of critics have suggested that the tens of millions of dollars — $53 million for the monument alone — would be
Monday, September 13, 2010 - 00:00
Sergio Villarreal, dubbed "El Grande," was a leading member of the Beltran Leyva cartel and did not resist capture.
Friday, September 10, 2010 - 00:00
The Mexican government has depicted the capture of the U.S.-born Valdez as the result of a 1 1/2-year investigation and a carefully planned raid.