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Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 00:00
Instead of merely a law enforcement issue, organized crime has become in some countries a fundamental threat to democracy, the rule of law and human rights
Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 00:00
We write to call your attention to increased reports alleging extrajudicial executions of civilians by members of the Colombian armed forces
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 00:00
Inspired and supported by Venezuela and Cuba, leaders in Bolivia, Nicaragua, and - more tentatively - in Ecuador are pursuing agendas that undercut checks and balances
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 00:00
The presidential candidates haven't said much so far about how they'd handle policy toward Latina America, but two have lined up teams of advisors to counsel their campaigns
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 00:00
As President Chavez negotiated to free Colombians held by the FARC guerrillas in Colombia, families of kidnapped Venezuelans said: What about us?
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 00:00
Venezuela will seek permission from Colombia to begin an operation as soon as mid-week aimed at freeing four hostages held by Colombia's biggest guerrilla group
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 00:00
Venezuelan Interior Minister Ramon Rodriguez accused Colombia of putting the hostages at risk with military operations in the area
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 00:00
Four former members of Colombia's Congress held by FARC guerrillas are to be released Wednesday
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 00:00
FARC rebels have told the leftist government of President Hugo Chavez where to pick up the four captive lawmakers
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 00:00
Venezuela's ranchers association blames the plague of abductions on rebels who have increasingly found refuge in Venezuela