BBC (UK)
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 08:07
A Guatemalan woman who ran one of the largest drug trafficking and money laundering rings in Central America has been sentenced in secret in the US.
Monday, January 12, 2015 - 07:19
Colombia's largest rebel group, the Farc, says the unilateral truce it declared last month is being threatened by the army's continuing attacks. The Colombian government and the Farc have been engaged in peace talks in Cuba since November 2012.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 - 07:58
Honduras is ranked as one of the most violent nations in the world, and kidnapping for ransom and disappearances are said to be common and under-reported.
Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 05:58
The African Union (AU) says the army acted unconstitutionally when it took over after President Blaise Compaore was forced to resign on Friday. The AU on Monday gave the army a two-week deadline. Interim leader Lt Col Isaac Zida later promised to comply.
Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 07:15
Police in Los Angeles have arrested nine people and seized around $70m (£43m) in cash during mass raids on a series of businesses.
Monday, August 18, 2014 - 07:42
A group of victims from the conflict in Colombia have, for the first time, shared their experiences with left-wing Farc rebels and government negotiators engaged in peace talks in Cuba. A group of victims from the conflict in Colombia have, for the first time, shared their experiences with left-wing Farc rebels and government negotiators engaged in peace talks in Cuba.
Friday, August 1, 2014 - 07:06
The lack of action leaves it likely that Congress will begin its summer recess without addressing what many describe as a national crisis.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 06:09
Hospitals, health centres, schools and the homes of almost half a million people were affected. President Juan Manuel Santos blamed the attack on left-wing Farc rebels and said recent attacks such as that on the port city were threatening ongoing peace talks with the guerrillas.
Friday, July 18, 2014 - 06:26
Speaking at the Brics summit in Brazil, Mr Putin said Russia could "meet its defence needs without this component".
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - 06:48
The new president of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, has offered an amnesty until 1 August to "more than 200 criminal gangs" operating in the country. Speaking shortly after being sworn in, Mr Varela gave the gangs one month to disarm.