The Economist (UK)
Friday, October 15, 2010 - 00:00
Three things to stop the gangs: better police in Mexico, stricter gun laws in America and legal pot in California
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 00:00
Known as La Barbie for his supposed (and unconvincing) resemblance to a Ken doll, the Texas-born Mr Valdez cut his teeth as the chief enforcer for Joaquin El Chapo ("Shorty") Guzman.
Friday, June 4, 2010 - 00:00
Shifting battle lines bring violence to new parts of Mexico.
Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 00:00
By placing the presidency almost within the grasp of Juan Manuel Santos, Colombian voters chose consolidation over idealism.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 00:00
Mr Mockus’s lack of campaign experience and a series of well-publicised gaffes hurt him badly
Friday, May 28, 2010 - 00:00
The bloody hunt for a gang leader shows that the mafias' roots in society and politics run deep
Friday, May 28, 2010 - 00:00
Just as business perks up after the recession, it is threatened by crime
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 00:00
Marginally useful as the trade deals may be, they hardly add up to a “strategic association” between the two continents. This will remain a distant prospect as long as Latin America is divided and Europe is preoccupied
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 00:00
The Turkish-Brazilian deal leaves Iran enriching uranium and is unlikely to satisfy the West.
Friday, April 9, 2010 - 00:00
Despite the achievements of Álvaro Uribe's security policy, his successor will have to tackle a new threat from organised criminal gang.