BBC (UK)
Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 00:00
Diego Perez Henao, better known as Diego Rastrojo, was arrested in the Venezuelan state of Barinas last month.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 00:00
President Hugo Chavez says Venezuela will no longer recognise the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, after a ruling he called a travesty of justice.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 00:00
Cuban police have arrested several dissidents after the funeral of prominent activist Oswaldo Paya, who died in a car crash on Sunday.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 00:00
Human rights lawyer and former Justice Minister Juan Jimenez replaces Oscar Valdes as prime minister.
Monday, July 23, 2012 - 00:00
No-one was injured in the explosion, but the town is now virtually cut off.
Friday, July 20, 2012 - 00:00
Authorities raided the Puerto Dos Tallos land after the squatters moved in two days ago.
Friday, July 20, 2012 - 00:00
Mr Corado had been in put in charge of the prison 15 days ago and had introduced new disciplinary measures.
Friday, July 20, 2012 - 00:00
Police only confirmed his murder last week, after finding that a witness who claimed to have seen him alive had been paid to give false evidence.
Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 00:00
Police in Colombia have driven members of an indigenous group from a strategic mountain top they were occupying.
Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 00:00
He alleged that money was channelled via front companies to buy pre-paid debit cards that were given to people to encourage them to vote for Mr Pena Nieto.