Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 00:00
Mexican diplomats and government officials are expected to keep a low profile to avoid the appearance of meddling in U.S. affairs.
Monday, January 28, 2013 - 00:00
At least 68,000 of the firearms seized in Mexico between 2007 and 2011 -- and probably quite a lot more -- came from the United States
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 00:00
If the officers are freed, there is sure to be some speculation, on the conspiracy-minded streets of Mexico, about deals cut and unsavory factions placated.
Friday, January 11, 2013 - 00:00
For now, analysts see Chavez supporters falling in behind Maduro in unity and sympathy with their stricken leader and because, in the words of analyst Manuel Sierra, the party has every incentive to stick together
Friday, January 11, 2013 - 00:00
Even with the Chavez anointment, Maduro could find himself vulnerable to internal party politics
Friday, January 11, 2013 - 00:00
The first step toward dispelling the current political crisis -- and making rational decisions about how to proceed -- is for Chavez and his allies to stop treating his health as a national secret
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 00:00
During the military-led offensive against powerful drug cartels launched by Calderon six years ago, an estimated 70,000 people were killed while around 9,000 are missing, according to recently released government statistics
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 00:00
Venezuela's Supreme Court ruled unanimously that cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez does not have to take the oath of office as scheduled Thursday
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 00:00
A statement signed by 38 professors from various law schools said Chavez must either take the oath or demonstrate that he is still capable of governing by formally asking for a temporary delay
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 00:00
The FARC, which has been at war with Colombia's government for more than 50 years, isn't promising to lay down arms permanently. But at least it's willing to stop the shooting.