Reuters
Friday, May 11, 2012 - 00:00
The U.S. Justice Department sued a controversial Arizona sheriff on Thursday for civil rights violations, saying he and his office intentionally engaged in racial profiling and unlawful arrest of Latinos in violation of their constitutional rights.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 00:00
Polls have shown Pena Nieto could win as many votes as his two rivals combined in the July 1 presidential contest, and analysts said Sunday's attacks had not done enough damage.
Friday, April 27, 2012 - 00:00
Rousseff still has the option of vetoing the bill, one of the most controversial to pass Brazil's Congress in recent years. Several government sources told Reuters they expect her to do so.
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 00:00
Rousseff may veto the bill, could spark fight with Congress.
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 00:00
Peru's President Ollanta Humala has welcomed investment from Brazil and said last month the pipeline project will help transform Peru's energy matrix.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 00:00
Pena Nieto's lead over Josefina Vazquez Mota from the ruling National Action Party (PAN) widened. Her support of 21.5 percent dipped 1.1 percentage points.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 00:00
The U.S. government has offered a $5 million award for information leading to the capture of Guzman, who was previously indicted in California and Arizona.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 00:00
A healthy sounding President Hugo Chavez called Venezuelan state television from Cuba on Monday to dispel rumors fanned by a nine-day silence that he had died undergoing cancer treatment.
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 00:00
Sixty-four percent of Brazilians believe Rousseff's administration is doing a good or excellent job, up from 59 percent in January.
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 00:00
Pena Nieto has suffered less from the taint of corruption than previous governors in the PRI.