The Washington Post
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 00:00
On his first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border as president, Obama attempted to blunt the conservative argument that the United States should secure its own borders before making any other changes to liberalize immigration law.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 00:00
The state Attorney General's Office said in statement Monday night that 22 bodies had been recovered over the weekend, bringing the toll to 179.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 00:00
The Mexican chapter of Berlin-based Transparency International estimates Mexicans paid $2.75 billion in bribes in 2010. It says that's an 18.5 percent increase from 2007.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 00:00
President Obama will stand on the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday and try to take credit for something that eluded predecessors in both parties: successfully cracking down on illegal immigration.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 00:00
Undersecretary Francisco Sanchez told The Associated Press on Friday during a trip to Miami that the Obama administration is pleased with the recent steps the Colombian government has taken.
Monday, May 9, 2011 - 00:00
Like nothing else in the past four years of sensational drug violence, which have left more than 35,000 civilians dead as well as 2,300 police and soldiers, this movement has captured the eye of the news media and has begun to rattle the political class.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 00:00
Capping a yearlong trial, a judge found Miguel Angel Rodriguez guilty of instigating corruption but absolved him of illegal enrichment, citing reasonable doubt. He was also barred from any government jobs for 12 years.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 00:00
Venezuela says it is evaluating Colombia's request that it provide human rights guarantees for a suspected top drug trafficker when he's extradited to Caracas.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 00:00
Amnesty International is spearheading a campaign for adequate housing worldwide, said Salil Shetty, the group's secretary-general. He said the organization plans to open an office in Brazil within six months to monitor the situation.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 00:00
The deportation of Joaquin Perez, who was arrested in Venezuela on Saturday upon arriving from Europe, was the latest sign of a thaw in relations between Bogota and Caracas.