BBC (UK)
Monday, December 8, 2008 - 00:00
It has been another violent weekend in Mexico's drug wars
Friday, December 5, 2008 - 00:00
The bodies of 13 people have been found on a dirt road in Mexico's Sinaloa state, home to one of the country's most violent drug cartels
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 00:00
A $197m (£133m) aid package to help Mexico fight drugs cartels has been released by the US government
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 00:00
The Venezuelan and Russian navies have concluded joint exercises in the Caribbean Sea after just one day.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 00:00
Manuel Rosales, the outgoing governor of the oil-rich state of Zulia, is accused of defrauding the state lottery and misusing public funds
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 00:00
The Venezuelan and Russian navies have begun joint exercises in the Caribbean Sea, close to US territorial waters
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 00:00
At least 17 people were killed after a drunken row over a horse race between Mexican and Guatemalan drug traffickers spilled into violence
Monday, December 1, 2008 - 00:00
Thousands of people have marched in Colombia and other countries to call for the release of hostages held by Colombia's Farc rebel group
Monday, December 1, 2008 - 00:00
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has announced a plan to seek a constitutional amendment to allow him to stand for re-election
Monday, December 1, 2008 - 00:00
Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt has made a surprise visit to Colombia for the first time since she was dramatically freed five months ago