BBC (UK)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 00:00
Venezuelan prisons are seriously overcrowded and see frequent riots.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 00:00
Shining Path rebels have killed two soldiers in a jungle region of Ayacucho province, Peru's military says.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 00:00
He has faced particular criticism over a visit to Russia earlier this month by his brother Alexis, who met senior officials in Moscow.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 00:00
The president's popularity peaked after the rescue of the 33 miners in October but his approval ratings have dropped to some 30%.
Monday, July 18, 2011 - 00:00
Two women were captured during the assault in Arauca near the border with Venezuela.
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 00:00
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) forecasts that overall growth will be 4.7% for 2011.
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 00:00
Colonel Luis Fernando Borja was sentenced to 21 years, reduced from 42 years for accepting responsibility.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 00:00
"Whenever a civilian's human rights have been violated by the armed forces, jurisdiction will be in civil courts," said Supreme Court Justice Arturo Zaldivar.
Friday, May 27, 2011 - 00:00
Among the dead are kidnap victims buried in unmarked mass graves.
Friday, May 27, 2011 - 00:00
At least 2,000 people have fled their homes in Michoacan state, in western Mexico, amid several days of fighting.