Venezuela’s military attempt to control the violence
Stern-looking soldiers clutching assault rifles wave down the beat-up Chevy Caprice entering this sprawling slum on the outskirts of Caracas.…
Jorge Rafael Videla is dead and Argentina sighs in relief
Jorge Rafael Videla died from natural causes on May 17, 2013 at 6.30am. He was serving two sentences of life imprisonment for crimes against humanity.…
700 Cuban refugees taken in by Spain are now struggling to get by
Three years ago, Spain took in over 700 Cuban refugees in a much-publicized humanitarian action. Today, the dissidents are struggling to get by and unable to leave.…
Former Argentine dictator Jorge Videla dies of natural causes
Argentina's ex-military leader Jorge Videla has died aged 87 while serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity, local media report.…
Carlos the Jackal should not be freed
It is not just about whether Carlos the Jackal will become a free man and recreate a terrorist movement, but the significance of freeing such an individual.…
Costa Rica’s communications chief resigned amid flight scandal
Costa Rica's communications chief resigned on Wednesday amid a scandal engulfing President Laura Chinchilla, saying he failed to properly screen a man who arranged for her to use a private jet and is under suspicion…
Peru foreign minister quits citing health
Peru's foreign minister has resigned, the government said on Wednesday, days after he was criticized for contributing to a diplomatic spat with Venezuela.…
Efrain Rios Montt’s last stand
From coup leader, to Congressman, to a common man, Efrain Rios Montt thought he could get away with murder. And he almost did.…
Should Washington recognize Maduro’s presidency?
Venezuela’s current tense internal situation is not exactly a priority for Washington, so for the immediate future, the United States may not make a move regarding its recognition of Maduro.…
Cuban spy back in Cuba hailed as a hero
The men known as the "Cuban Five" in the United States were convicted in a 2001 U.S. trial of conspiring to spy on Cuban exile groups and U.S. military activities in Florida.…
