The New York Times
Monday, March 8, 2010 - 00:00
Zelaya says Honduras' business elite was behind last June's military-backed coup that sent him into exile.
Friday, March 5, 2010 - 00:00
In the five days since Chile was shaken by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake, one of the worst natural disasters in its history, the military's relationship with the country's people was turning a new page.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 00:00
"Zapatero, I have nothing to explain, friend, nothing," Mr. Chavez said. "If you want explanations, then ask that irresponsible judge in your country."
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 00:00
After lawlessness struck nearby Concepcion, with some stores being set on fire, President Michelle Bachelet's government has tried to bring order to areas still struggling to restore basic services, like electricity and water.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 00:00
The earthquake, however, has complicated the transition of power, scheduled for March 11, with Ms. Bachelet in the midst of a fight not only for her legacy, but also for the future prospects of the left-wing coalition she represents.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 00:00
Human Rights Watch said Wednesday that attacks on opponents of last year's coup in Honduras have continued since a newly elected government took office.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 00:00
Bachelet's government initially said it would be able to cope with reconstruction costs out of its budget, but it underestimated the scale of the damage, which is estimated at up to $30 billion (19 billion pounds), or nearly 15 percent of its gross domest
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 00:00
Gonzalez, who is a member of Calderon's conservative National Action Party, was among the first 10 mayors arrested in a stunning May 2008 operation mounted across the president's home state of Michoacan.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 00:00
Overall damage estimates ran as high as $30 billion, Ms. Bachelet said earlier in the day, with about 500,000 homes destroyed.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 00:00
The United States represents only a slice of Brazil's global agenda: Brazil's emphasis on multipolarity and multilateralism assumes the decline of U.S. influence.