Reuters
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 00:00
Following a technical change to land management rules last week, Rousseff has told her government to refrain from approving new applications for Indian lands for the foreseeable future,
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 00:00
Costa Rica's communications chief resigned on Wednesday amid a scandal engulfing President Laura Chinchilla, saying he failed to properly screen a man who arranged for her to use a private jet and is under suspicion of using a false identity.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 00:00
Costa Rica has an Illicit Enrichment Law, which includes penalties of up to eight years in prison for public officials who accept gifts worth more than a minimum wage.
Friday, May 10, 2013 - 00:00
The National Chamber of Civil Appeals, the main body of appeals court judges, issued a statement saying the new law "violates the principle of judicial independence."
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 00:00
Leaders had agreed on an "addendum" to the pact aimed at boosting transparency and limiting corruption.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 00:00
Television footage showed burned-out vehicles and debris strewn all over the highway on the edge of the capital.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 00:00
Cracks in the agreement have appeared due to a funding dispute over July elections in the state of Veracruz, where the opposition has accused Pena Nieto's government of abusing its power.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 00:00
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro named a new acting head of its U.S. diplomatic mission in Washington on Tuesday and sent an offer of dialogue after attacking the United States for "interference."
Friday, January 11, 2013 - 00:00
The emails show that senior Wal-Mart executives including current Chief Executive Mike Duke knew as far back as 2005 of allegations that company representatives had bribed officials in Mexico.
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 00:00
Brazil's top prosecutor will look into allegations that former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was involved in a vote-buying scheme in Congress that led to the conviction of several of his closest aides