The Washington Post
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 00:00
Puerto Ricans have endorsed U.S. statehood for the Caribbean island but also ousted the pro-statehood governor in a close election.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 00:00
For one thing, becoming a state would allow them to benefit from an extra $20 billion a year in federal funds - something Puerto Rico could use, given its 13 percent unemployment rate.
Monday, November 5, 2012 - 00:00
Mexico's army arrested a lieutenant to Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman who they believe ordered the killing of anti-violence activist Nepomuceno Moreno.
Monday, November 5, 2012 - 00:00
Venezuelan National Guard troops have seized a shipment of 1.4 metric tons (1.5 tons) of cocaine stashed in a compartment in a cargo truck.
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 00:00
Experts blame the drop on the decrease in construction and manufacturing jobs in the U.S. in the past months, which may be attracting fewer workers.
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 00:00
Brazil's military says it confiscated four tons of drugs, five dozen vehicles and 200 boats used by drug traffickers in the jungle region along borders with Bolivia and Peru.
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 00:00
"This case is a result of the strengthening of the rule of law in Brazil," said Oscar Vilhena.
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 00:00
The Day of the Dead, when Mexicans traditionally visit the graves of dead relatives and leave offerings of flowers, food and candy skulls, is a difficult time for the families of the thousands of who have disappeared amid a wave of drug-fueled violence.
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 00:00
Police spokesman Frantz Lerebours said businessman Clifford Brandt was locked up Monday on suspicion of involvement in kidnapping two children of another family in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 00:00
Marines arrived at a safe house just outside the city of Zacatecas early Tuesday when they were attacked by an armed group.