The Washington Post
Friday, February 5, 2010 - 00:00
In 2009, Puerto Rico, with nearly 4 million people, had its third-worst year for homicides on record, with more than 890 people slain. Officials said traffickers flooding the island with drug money were making it one of the most violent places under the A
Friday, February 5, 2010 - 00:00
Although the mission is undoubtedly a humanitarian one, it has also presented the Obama administration with a political opportunity. With Latin America closely following relief efforts, a successful mission - larger, more expensive and more complex than t
Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 00:00
In an embarrassment to Switzerland's government, the country's top court said Wednesday that at least $4.6 million from Swiss bank accounts previously awarded to charities must be returned to the family of former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Do
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 00:00
Three weeks after a powerful earthquake destroyed Haiti's capital, aid officials are still seeking to reach hundreds of thousands of desperate people who apparently have not received food and shelter from an expanding international aid operation.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 00:00
So far, the vast majority of the aid, more than 85 percent, has been earmarked or promised but not yet delivered or disbursed.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 00:00
Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami hailed the deportations as evidence that President Hugo Chavez's administration is effectively fighting drug trafficking.
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 00:00
The Inter-American Human Rights Court says Colombia's government has acknowledged responsibility in the 1994 killing of a communist senator and asked forgiveness.
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 00:00
The U.S. government already has approved the visa petitions of some 55,000 Haitians whose family members are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, but they face long waits to enter the country because of annual limits set by Congress.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 00:00
The ministry says a Venezuelan military helicopter flew over a Colombian army base in the city of Arauca. It calls Wednesday's incident unacceptable.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
President-elect Porfirio Lobo said the first thing he would do after taking office was escort Zelaya from his refuge at the Brazilian Embassy to the airport.