BBC (UK)
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 00:00
The Nasa people say that the escalation of the conflict is bringing more death and suffering to their communities
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 00:00
An estimated 7,000 political prisoners were held and many were tortured
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 00:00
Former Argentine naval officer Alfredo Astiz has been jailed for life for crimes against humanity during military rule in 1976-83.
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 00:00
Argentina does not often experience such a one-sided election
Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 00:00
The group of some 1,000 people set out on the walk to highlight their opposition to the construction of a controversial road through a rainforest reserve known as Tipnis
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 00:00
Brazilian Sports Minister Orlando Silva has denied accusations that he was involved in the embezzlement of millions of dollars in public funds.
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 00:00
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has sparked a political row by suggesting the main opposition party, the PRI, might consider deals with drugs gangs if it wins the presidency in 2012
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 00:00
They said they had been abducted from various parts of Mexico and forced to work for organised crime
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 00:00
Mr Calderon said the army would remain on the streets as long as the police were too weak to guarantee public security without military support
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 00:00
Former Uruguayan President Tabare Vasquez says he is abandoning politics after revealing earlier this week that he had considered war with Argentina.