The Guardian (UK)
Sunday, September 6, 2009 - 00:00
Venezuela has about 65,000 police and National Guard members. The 8,600-strong metropolitan force in Caracas has a reputation for being one of the most trigger-happy
Friday, September 4, 2009 - 00:00
While Latin American countries decriminalise narcotics, Britain persists in prohibition that causes vast human suffering
Friday, September 4, 2009 - 00:00
Mexico's new drug law isn't a real step toward legalisation. The last thing Felipe Calderon wants is to let up on the war on drugs
Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 00:00
Leader after leader seemed to be saying the same thing. They wanted to control their own resources, strengthen regional ties, be treated as equals with the US, and become financially independent of the International Monetary Fund
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 00:00
Colombian observers celebrated the outcome, for Uribe had arrived to the meeting pre-destined to be defeated and instead left re-empowered because his neighbours did not condemn his treaty with the Pentagon, and he didn't even have to offer solid assuranc
Monday, August 31, 2009 - 00:00
The Colombian leader has been kept partly secluded in an office at the presidential palace in Bogota, and has continued working by telephone and internet
Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 00:00
A diplomatic firestorm has been ignited, with a summit in Argentina pitting Colombia – which has sought closer co-operation with Washington – against its neighbours who fear the US presence will threaten leftist governments
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 00:00
Critics say Havana show endorses official propaganda as it features local acts closely associated with the Castros' rule
Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 00:00
Relying on Obama clearly isn't an option: only Latin Americans can defend their own democracy
Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 00:00
The court cited irregularities such as the fact that suspects – largely speakers of the Tzotzil Indian language – were not provided with translators.