BBC (UK)
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 00:00
The guerrilla leader known as "Comrade Artemio" was found badly wounded after a clash with troops in a remote jungle region.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 00:00
Luis Carlos Restrepo allegedly staged the demobilisation by persuading criminals and unemployed people to pose as Farc rebels and hand themselves in.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 00:00
Strike leaders handed themselves in after reaching an agreement with the authorities.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 00:00
A suspected member of Mexico's Zetas drugs gang has led authorities to two graves in Veracruz state holding 15 bodies.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 00:00
The strike has led to a spike in crime, with more than 100 murders in Salvador.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 00:00
For many analysts, the Camarena killing marked a key turning point in the fight against drug trafficking in Mexico.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 00:00
Jamaica has melted down about 2,000 illegal firearms as part of a programme to reduce gun trafficking and violent crime on the island.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 00:00
The US trade embargo with Cuba is 50 years old and Washington shows no sign of ending it. In Havana, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford asks how Cubans have learnt to adapt.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 00:00
Hector German Buitrago, alias Martin Llanos, had been seized in eastern Venezuela.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 00:00
Troops fired rubber bullets and charged against protesters who are demanding improved pay and conditions.