Christian Science Monitor
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 00:00
The Mexican government says it's disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to let stand Arizona requirement that officers check immigration status of some individuals.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 00:00
It is another sign that drug trafficking violence, which has largely spared Mexico City, is coming ever closer.
Monday, June 25, 2012 - 00:00
Costa leads a growing ad hoc group of church members and nonreligious allies whose goal is to protest violence and address the inequality and neglect behind it in Rio de Janeiro.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 00:00
At least one US citizen was among three teenagers fatally shot this weekend in the violent border city of Juarez, Mexican authorities confirmed today, in the latest case of Americans caught up in Mexico's drug war.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 00:00
The dispute has forced Costa Rica - a country that prides itself on stability, neutrality, and a laid back "pura vida" approach to life - to reexamine its commitment to disarmament and confront the ghosts of its wimpy image.
Monday, January 10, 2011 - 00:00
While it is unknown which gang is responsible for the beheadings, handwritten posters at the crime scene are signed "El Chapo Guzman".
Friday, December 17, 2010 - 00:00
Land reform programs have failed elsewhere in South America, but Bolivia forges ahead in hopes of helping the poor farm their way out of poverty.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 00:00
The move follows Brazil days earlier, though some Jewish leaders say they worry about a copycat phenomenon that could be 'counter-productive' to the peace process.
Friday, October 1, 2010 - 00:00
The standoff between Ecuador President Rafael Correa and police ended Thursday night but the alleged Ecuador coup attempt underscores the region's instability.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 00:00
While Nicaragua was on holiday, the Sandinista government of Daniel Ortega reprinted the Constitution. It now includes a law that was left dead 20 years ago.