BBC (UK)
Monday, March 9, 2009 - 00:00
Mr Chavez joked that he found it very strange indeed that Mr Santos had managed to retain his job despite making such incendiary remarks
Monday, March 9, 2009 - 00:00
The election comes six weeks after the FMLN rode to victory in the country's parliamentary election for the first time
Sunday, March 8, 2009 - 00:00
The Colombian government is to release two former leftist guerrillas from prison after they renounced violence and vowed to work for peace
Friday, March 6, 2009 - 00:00
Ever Veloza had co-operated freely with prosecutors, leading them to unmarked graves and admitting dozens of murders
Friday, March 6, 2009 - 00:00
Drug-related violence in Mexico has become so extreme that some policemen and journalists would rather sit in a cell at a US immigration detention centre than run the risk of being caught in the crossfire between rival gangs in their home country.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 00:00
Venezuela has set quotas for 12 basic foods which are to be produced at the government's controlled prices.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 00:00
Officials say they intend to have 7,000 troops and police in position by the end of the week.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 00:00
Cuba's former leader, Fidel Castro, has criticised two top politicians recently dismissed from office as "unworthy".
Monday, March 2, 2009 - 00:00
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has ordered the army to take control of all rice processing plants in the country
Monday, March 2, 2009 - 00:00
Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said the US wants to increase the military assistance it provides Mexico for its fight against drugs trafficking.