Article archive for category "Americas"
Tuesday 08 July 2008
- Betancourt's voice calls upon Colombian rebels to demobilize
- Mexico City police boss resigns over deadly raid on disco
- 'Last living Nazi' being sought in South America
- At least 30 people die in Bolivia as truck crashes
- Report: France paid ransom for Betancourt five years ago
Monday 07 July 2008
- Former US hostage foresees FARC's demise
- Six burnt bodies found in northern Mexico
- Freight plane accident leaves 3 dead, 8 injured in Colombia
- Report: Betancourt liberation result of "long negotiations"
Sunday 06 July 2008
- 14 dead in bus collision in southern Mexico
- Betancourt "in surprisingly good health" - back soon to Colombia
Saturday 05 July 2008
- US hostages in good health, theatre key to release in Colombia
- Body of 'flying priest' balloon adventurer recovered off Brazil
Friday 04 July 2008
- Colombia military used journalist ruse to free hostages (Roundup)
- Colombia military used journalist ruse to free hostages (1st Lead)
- Colombia military used journalist ruse to free hostages (Extra)
- Colombia denies allegations of ransom payment (Roundup)
- UNESCO greets Betancourt's release
- Four Colombian hostages suffer leishmaniasis, malaria (Extra)
- Colombia denies allegations of ransom payment
- Castro greets rescue of Betancourt and other hostages
- Betancourt arrives in France as questions arise about her rescue
- McCain calls for temporary US work visas for Latinos
Thursday 03 July 2008
- Dissidents: Cuba detains more critics
- Freed US hostages healthy, united with families in US (2nd Roundup)
- Lula: FARC must part in "democratic game" and release hostages
- Bush congratulates Uribe, Colombian military for hostage rescue
- Chavez congratulates Uribe, calls upon FARC to surrender
- ANALYSIS: Betancourt's rescue renews unity in Colombia
- Freed US hostages back on home soil (Roundup)
- Betancourt's husband: "We talked all night" (Extra)
- Betancourt, children, share reunion tears, touches absence (Roundup)
- Ingrid Betancourt reunited with her two children in Bogota
- Germany welcomes Betancourt release, congratulates Sarkozy (Roundup)
- Germany welcomes Betancourt's freeing by Colombian forces
- Norwegian hostage freed in Colombia (Roundup)
- Norwegian hostage freed in Colombia
- Colombia thanks Spain for support
- EU delighted with FARC hostage operation
- Dutch "extraordinarily excited" about liberation of Betancourt
- Freed US hostages arrive in Texas
- Betancourt, 14 others freed by Colombian forces (2nd Roundup)
- Uribe: Stunning rescue was "meticulously prepared" (Extra)
- Colombian President Uribe calls rescue operation "epic" (Extra)
- CHRONOLOGY: FARC timeline
- Betancourt, 14 others freed by Colombian forces (Roundup)
- McCain on trip to Colombia, welcomes hostages' rescue (Roundup)
- In photos: 'Colombia Hostages Free'
Wednesday 02 July 2008
- Betancourt: 'The operation was perfect' (Roundup)
- Betancourt: "The operation was perfect" (Extra)
- Ingrid Betancourt lands in Bogota, a free woman (Extra)
- Betancourt, 14 others freed by Colombian forces (3rd Lead)
- Betancourt is in good health, Sarkozy says (Extra)
- Ingrid Betancourt: Six years in jungle and a happy ending
- McCain meets Uribe in election trip to Colombia (1st Lead)
- Betancourt, 14 others freed by Colombian forces (2nd Lead)
- Betancourt, 14 others freed by Colombian forces (1st Lead)
- Betancourt, 14 others freed by Colombian forces (Urgent)
- Uribe, McCain discussed Colombia's relations with its neighbours
- McCain arrives in Colombia to trumpet free trade (Roundup)
- PREVIEW: Quebec City set for 400th birthday with pomp, style
Tuesday 01 July 2008
- Llaima volcano erupts in Chile
- Argentine leader links food speculators to finance crisis
- McCain uses Colombia trip to trumpet free trade
Monday 30 June 2008
- Life in prison for Pinochet's secret police chief in Chile
Friday 27 June 2008
- Colombia's President Uribe seeks repeat of 2006 elections
Thursday 26 June 2008
- Armed gang kills four in Mexican village
- Colombian woman kept son captive for 12 years
Wednesday 25 June 2008
- 30 girls claim sexual mistreatment after deadly nightclub raid
- Gangs traffic some 500,000 foreigners a year across Mexico
Tuesday 24 June 2008
- Haitian president puts forward woman for post of prime minister
- Seventeen top police officers fired in deadly disco stampede
Monday 23 June 2008
- Paraguayan President Duarte Frutos resigns to become senator
- Exit polls: Bolivian province voted for more autonomy
Saturday 21 June 2008
- 12 dead in disco stampede during police raid details (Roundup)
- Ten dead in disco stampede amidst police raid
- Castro, dissidents chide EU for 'hypocrisy' on sanctions issue
Friday 20 June 2008
- Chavez threatens to halt oil exports to EU over immigration rules
- Police: Sixth foot washed up in British Columbia was a hoax
Thursday 19 June 2008
- Eighteen Cubans rescued from Mexican authorities re-surface in US
- Sixth human foot washes up in Canada's British Columbia
Wednesday 18 June 2008
- Argentine president berates farmers for being selfish
- Colombian authorities deny death of another rebel leader (Roundup)
- Uribe orders investigation into reported death of rebel leader
Tuesday 17 June 2008
- Former Colombian paramilitary head pleads guilty to US drug charges
- Police, general held hostage in Peru mining protest
- 70 police, general taken hostage in Peru mining protest
- High-ranking member of Colombia's top drug cartel captured
Friday 13 June 2008
- Colombians arrested over plans to kill Ecuadorian President Correa
- Missing Cubans perhaps "rescued" from Mexican officials (Roundup)
- Armed men kidnap 34 Cuban refugees in Mexico
Thursday 12 June 2008
- Cuba condemns court decision against two Cubans accused of spying
- Fifteen injured in bombing of Bogota police station mayor's and police chief's statements (Roundup)
Wednesday 11 June 2008
- Nine survivors found four days after plane crash in Chile
- Canada apologizes for killing the 'Indian in the child' (Roundup)
- Canada to apologize for abuse of aboriginal children in schools
- Three girls used by Mexican drug gangs as shields, one dies
- Four injured in rocket attack on Colombian police station
Tuesday 10 June 2008
- Security chief of Mexico City prison killed, message left by body
- Colombian Army rescues woman that rebels had chained to a tree
Monday 09 June 2008
- Colombian government hopes rebels will listen to Chavez (Roundup)
- Colombian government hopes rebels will listen to Chavez
- Colombian soldiers saw US hostages held by rebels, then lost them
Friday 06 June 2008
- One of the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives captured in Mexico
Thursday 05 June 2008
- Truck drivers protest over fuel prices in Chile, Bolivia
- Mexican authorities seize 5.3 million dollars
Wednesday 04 June 2008
- US warns Sandinista diplomat against dividing UN (Roundup)
- Sandinista diplomat elected UN General Assembly president
Tuesday 03 June 2008
- Venezuela, US clash at OAS General Assembly (Roundup)
- Venezuelan foreign minister says Negroponte has "criminal record"
- Eleven soldiers dead, 21 injured in road accident in Venezuela
- A total of 28 dead in Colombian landslide, search ends
- Spanish court to investigate relations between ETA and FARC
Monday 02 June 2008
- Armed commando kills mayor in western Mexico
- Two more Bolivian provinces favour more autonomy (Roundup)
- Two more Bolivian provinces favour more autonomy (1st Lead)
Sunday 01 June 2008
- Exit poll: Two more Bolivian provinces favour more autonomy
- At least 17 dead, 15 injured in bus accident in Bolivia
- Tropical storm Arthur heads for Belize, Yucatan
- At least six dead and 20 missing after landslide in Colombia
Saturday 31 May 2008
- At least five dead in plane crash in Honduras
Friday 30 May 2008
- In Pictures: 'Honduras - airplane overshoots runway'
- Indigenous people in Colombia release military hostages
- Several dead in storm-related plane accident in Honduras
- Tropical Storm Alma leaves 2 dead, abundant damage in Nicaragua
- Tropical Storm Alma hits Nicaragua, coastal evacuations underway
Thursday 29 May 2008
- Colombia's Uribe visits flood-hit areas as death toll rises
Wednesday 28 May 2008
- Over 300 arrested in student demonstrations in Chile
- Rain in Colombia kills 9, damages property of 100,000 residents
- 13 die in gunfight in Mexico
Tuesday 27 May 2008
- Seven police officers, five others, dead in Mexico (Roundup)
- Five police officers, four others, die in violent Mexico clashes
- Rebel attack causes train derailment in Colombia
- Canada's foreign minister resigns over security breach
Monday 26 May 2008
- Colombian government expresses hope for peace with rebels (Roundup)
- Colombian minister says "end" of FARC rebel group is near
- Death toll in Colombian earthquake rise to 14, 65 injured
- Millions celebrate in Brazil at world's biggest gay pride parade
Sunday 25 May 2008
- Colombia's FARC confirms its leader's death, successor (Roundup)
- FARC confirms death of Marulanda, says TV report
- Earthquake kills at least 6 in Colombia (Roundup)
Saturday 24 May 2008
- Report: Colombia's FARC rebel commander may have died
- Earthquake causes panic in Bogota
- South American leaders launch new alliance Unasur (Roundup)
Friday 23 May 2008
- Mexico to clean up Acapulco Bay in 70-million dollar operation
- Mexican police seize nearly half-a-tonne of Colombian cocaine
- Lula: United South America to shake global balance of power
- Mexican drug gangs offer cash for killing police officers
- Another Canadian private school under shadow of abuse allegations
Thursday 22 May 2008
- Cuba asks US to 'respond' to allegations against diplomats
- Two soldiers killed, three injured in Colombia minefield
Wednesday 21 May 2008
- Argentine boys said to have killed two-year-old girl
- Policemen in reporters' guise end Colombia hostage crisis (Roundup)
- Pension frustration prompts Colombian officer to take 19 hostages
- Eight dead in shootout between alleged drug gangs in Mexico
Tuesday 20 May 2008
- Cuba intensifies campaign against dissidents amid changes
- Mayor, police officers flee Mexican town following massacre
- At least 28 dead after bus plunges 200 meters in Mexico (Roundup)
- 20 dead after bus plunges 200 meters
Monday 19 May 2008
- US acknowledges violation of Venezuelan airspace
- Germany, Mexico to promote joint initiative on food (Roundup)
- Famed for her cruelty, Colombian rebel Karina turns herself in
- Germany, Mexico to promote joint initiative on food
- Split between drug gangs unleashes wave of violence in Mexico
Sunday 18 May 2008
- German chancellor promises Colombia help with militia crimes
Saturday 17 May 2008
- Calderon: Association Mexico-EU will contribute to "better world"
- Colombian authorities seize over 3 tonnes of cocaine
- Ecuadorian president to step down if links to rebels are proved
- Cuba wants to prepare citizens for modern life, government
Friday 16 May 2008
- Commando frees six alleged assassins from Mexican jail
- Chavez, Merkel shake hands, appear to make up
Thursday 15 May 2008
- US disturbed by report that Venezuela armed Colombian rebels
- Interpol rules that FARC computers have not been modified
Wednesday 14 May 2008
- Report: Drug lord escapes police in Mexico
Tuesday 13 May 2008
- Venezuela agrees to exchange oil for food with Portugal
- Colombia extradites 14 paramilitaries to US (Roundup)
- Colombia extradites 14 paramilitaries to US
- Recall referendum on Bolivian President Morales set for August 10
Monday 12 May 2008
- In photos: 'Ash from Chaiten Volcano Blankets Parts of Argentina'
- Man, woman who both changed sex set to marry in Mexico
Sunday 11 May 2008
- Mexico plagued by new wave of gangland murders
Friday 09 May 2008
- US calls murder of Mexican police chief a "tragic loss"
- Bolivia's President Morales ready for national vote of confidence
Thursday 08 May 2008
- Bolivian opposition approves referendum on president's mandate
- US wastes no time in bringing Colombian drug lord before court
Wednesday 07 May 2008
- Over 100 arrested in Nicaraguan clashes during transport strike
- Calderon, Zoellick discuss climate change
- Colombia justifies swift extradition of paramilitary boss
Tuesday 06 May 2008
- Peasant dies in traditional ritual in Bolivia
- Strong volcanic eruption affects southern Chile
Monday 05 May 2008
- In photos: 'Chile Volcano'
- More than 5,000 evacuated after volcanic eruption in Chile
- At least 17 dead, scores missing in Brazil boat accident
- ANALYSIS: Referendum stresses Bolivia's deep rifts
- US committed to Bolivia's territorial integrity
- One dead, 21 injured in Bolivian referendum violence (2nd Roundup)
- Morales: Provincial referendum a "total failure" (Extra)
- One dead, 21 injured in Bolivian referendum violence (Roundup)
Sunday 04 May 2008
- At least 1 dead, 21 injured amid referendum in Bolivia (3rd Lead)
- At least 21 injured in risky referendum in Bolivia (2nd Lead)
- In risky referendum Bolivian province seeks more autonomy (1st Lead)
- In risky referendum Bolivian province seeks more autonomy
- Another bloodbath in Honduran prison leaves 18 dead
- At least five soldiers killed in FARC minefield
Saturday 03 May 2008
- Volcanic ash coveres Chilean towns after eruption
- Twin brother drug lords: one dead, the other arrested
Friday 02 May 2008
- Priest beaten to death in Mexico City
- PREVIEW: In all-out power struggle, Bolivia to hold risky referendum
Wednesday 30 April 2008
- 13 countries zapped for unresolved journalist killings (Roundup)
- Report: 13 countries zapped for unresolved journalist killings
- Raul Castro tightens grip on Cuban government
- Widespread power outage causes chaos in Venezuela
- Accused drug baron killed in shootout in Colombia
Tuesday 29 April 2008
- France asks Uribe to make more efforts for hostage's release
Monday 28 April 2008
- Four dead as plane crashes into residential area in Venezuela
- Economist designated new prime minister of troubled Haiti
Saturday 26 April 2008
- At least 11 die as police raid slum in Rio de Janeiro
- French foreign minister to travel to Colombia to lobby for hostage
Wednesday 23 April 2008
- OAS warns of possible violence amid power-play in Bolivia
- Little hope for balloon-flying priest gone missing in Brazil
- Cousin of Colombian President Uribe arrested
Tuesday 22 April 2008
- After arrest order, Uribe's cousin seeks asylum (2nd Roundup)
- After arrest order, Uribe's cousin seeks asylum (Roundup)
- Arrest warrant issued for cousin of Colombian President Uribe
Monday 21 April 2008
- Bolivia's leader Morales denounces global business, rich opponents
- Former bishop Lugo wins election in Paraguay (Roundup)
- Lugo defies one-party rule, Vatican to win Paraguay vote
- Former bishop wins election in Paraguay, exit polls say
Sunday 20 April 2008
- Paraguay votes in close presidential election
- More than a dozen killed in night club fire in Ecuador
Saturday 19 April 2008
- World food prices put Latin America against the ropes
Friday 18 April 2008
- Helicopter accident kills 11 soldiers in Mexico
- Buenos Aires smoke blows death and political winds
Thursday 17 April 2008
- Colombian child fighter exchanges rifle for a doll
- Lula aide says Chavez is "the only channel" to Colombian rebels
- Mexico, India launch "new phase" in bilateral relations
Wednesday 16 April 2008
- In photos: 'Haiti Brazil Food Aid'
Tuesday 15 April 2008
- Quake shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
- Thousands evacuated over volcanic eruption in Colombia
- Cubans up early to buy cellphones
Monday 14 April 2008
- Activists win environmental prizes
- Uruguayans sizzle with world's largest roast, beat Mexico
- Mexican opposition vows to block reforms of state oil company
Sunday 13 April 2008
- Haitian Senate fires premier over food riots; two killed
Saturday 12 April 2008
- No major incidents in Buenos Aires Olympic torch relay
Friday 11 April 2008
- US marine and murder suspect arrested in Mexico
- In photos: 'Argentina Olympic Torch'
- Strong security accompanies torch through Buenos Aires
- Leftist legislators occupy Mexican Congress against energy reform
- Olympic torch arrives in Argentina
Thursday 10 April 2008
- Plane crash kills five French tourists in Peru
- US Democratic leaders seek to delay vote on Colombia trade deal
Wednesday 09 April 2008
- Haiti in crisis, Ban appeals for calm
- Peruvian army general sentenced to 35 years for 1992 massacre
- Buenos Aires prepares gala reception for Olympic Torch
- France halts medical mission to aid abductee Betancourt
Tuesday 08 April 2008
- Venezuela backs Beijing, denounces Olympics manipulation campaign
- Colombian senator proposes fining unfaithful partners
- Colombia rebels say medical mission is "inappropriate" (Roundup)
- Colombia rebels: French-led medical mission is "inappropriate"
- Fidel Castro watches from sidelines as revolution unravels
Sunday 06 April 2008
- 14 slain in drug shootout near US border
Saturday 05 April 2008
- Colombia paid 2.7 million dollars to informant in FARC killing
Friday 04 April 2008
- Thousands march against kidnappings in Colombia
- Chavez orders nationalization of Venezuelan cement makers
- Clashes between military and police leave 6 dead in Mexico
- Colombian rebel deserts FARC, releases two hostages
- Kouchner: Sarkozy ready to pick up Betancourt from South America
- Changes in Cuba spark frustration and hope
- Chavez offers his help to French aid mission for Betancourt
- Colombia rebels reject release of ailing Betancourt
Thursday 03 April 2008
- France sends mission to Colombia for Betancourt (2nd Roundup)
- France sends diplomat, doctor to Colombia for Betancourt (Roundup)
- Soya farming at the centre of debate in Argentina
- Cuba plans 24-hour TV channel with foreign content
- France sends former consul, doctor to Colombian captive Betancourt
Wednesday 02 April 2008
- Farmers declare 30-day truce in Argentina
- Desperate last appeals for release of hostage Betancourt (Roundup)
- Sarkozy announces new drive for release of hostage Betancourt
- Tlatelolco Massacre of 1968 left hundreds dead in Mexico
- Indian president to visit Mexico in April
Tuesday 01 April 2008
- Argentine masses cheer president in row with farmers
Monday 31 March 2008
- Ecuador files complaint against Colombia at International Court
- PCs, cellphones, now hotels: Cuba relaxes rules
- Report: Betancourt again tied up following new escape attempt
Sunday 30 March 2008
- France readies jet in Colombian hostages drama
Saturday 29 March 2008
- Argentine farmers suspend blockades aimed at tax hike
Friday 28 March 2008
- Priest says hostage Betancourt has lost will to live (2nd Roundup)
- Priest says hostage Betancourt weeps, has lost will to live
- Cubans to have access to private cellphones
- Protests near presidential palace lead to 240 arrests in Chile
- Colombia reiterates readiness to exchange FARC rebels (Roundup)
- Colombia ready to exchange FARC rebels for Betancourt
Thursday 27 March 2008
- Ingrid Betancourt's medical situation "very very serious"
- Colombia experts investigate uranium, possible rebel links
Wednesday 26 March 2008
- Largest opposition rally in years against Argentine government
- At least 28 people dead after bus plunges into Honduras ravine
Tuesday 25 March 2008
- Cuba opens sale of computers, electronic appliances, to public
- ANALYSIS: Hope for change hot in Cuba while Raul Castro stays quiet
Monday 24 March 2008
- Colombia confirms one Ecuadorian among dead in cross-border raid
- Former FARC hostage and Colombian senator seeks meeting with Bush
Wednesday 19 March 2008
- Oil prospectors corner Peru's last indigenous people
Monday 17 March 2008
- Belgian tourists released in Guatemala
Friday 14 March 2008
- Some 33 bodies found in northern Mexico
- Two arrested in Chilean protests against Condoleezza Rice's visit
- Cuba and Mexico normalize relations
Monday 10 March 2008
- Rebel who killed FARC leader says others could do the same
- At least four killed in flashflood in Brazil
- EU seeks normalization of relations with Cuba
Saturday 08 March 2008
- Member of FARC leadership killed by his own men
- Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela shake hands to end clash
Friday 07 March 2008
- Uribe, Correa in bitter clash at Latin American summit
- Latin American summit begins amid heavy regional tensions
Thursday 06 March 2008
- Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Colombia
- Rebels think Ecuadorian minister is 'CIA spy,' report says
- Colombian rebels release four kidnapped tourists
Wednesday 05 March 2008
- OAS approves resolution on Colombian action in Ecuador
- South American crisis is Uribe-Chavez wrestling match
- Colombia in standoff with Venezuela as hostage hopes fade
Tuesday 04 March 2008
- In photos: 'Ecuador/Colombia Dispute'
Monday 03 March 2008
- ANALYSIS: Colombian conflict spills beyond borders
- Colombia calls Ecuador border violation self defence (Roundup)
- Venezuela gave 300 million dollars to FARC, Colombian official says
- Chavez sends troops to Colombian border, closes embassy
Saturday 01 March 2008
- At least 47 dead in Guatemala bus accident
- Colombian government confirms death of FARC second-in-command
Friday 29 February 2008
- Floods leave 23 dead, massive damage in Ecuador
Thursday 28 February 2008
- FARC and government tug-of-war to set future of hostages
- Hostages released by Colombian rebels arrive in Venezuela
Wednesday 27 February 2008
- Mission begins to release hostages of Colombian rebels
Monday 25 February 2008
- Cuban dissidents divided over prospects of new Cuban leaders
- Raul Castro: Known but quiet figure to lead Cuba's new era
- Little change in Cuba as Raul Castro elected president (Roundup)
- Venezuelan President Chavez congratulates new Cuban leader
Sunday 24 February 2008
- Raul Castro nominated for Cuban presidency
- Flight recorder found in wreckage of Venezuelan airliner
Friday 22 February 2008
- Wreckage of Venezuelan airliner spotted, fate of passengers unclear
- Ingrid Betancourt: Six years in jungle with little hope
- Wreckage of Venezuelan airliner spotted
- At least 10 dead, 10 missing in Amazon River shipwreck
Thursday 21 February 2008
- At least 9 dead, 13 missing in Amazon River shipwreck
Wednesday 20 February 2008
- Castro's departure opens door for new generation
- Cubans calmly let Castro take his leave
- CIA had numerous plots against Castro
Tuesday 19 February 2008
- Raul Castro, the face of change in Cuba after Fidel?
- Venezuelan minister: Castro's exit opens new process
- Fidel Castro's resignation: long-awaited, yet surprising
- Brazilian minister: Castro's exit paves way to 'political renewal'
- Fidel Castro steps down from power at the end of an era (Roundup)
- Cubans in Miami see exit as 'another farce' from Castro
- PROFILE: Castro was thorn in the side of 10 US presidents
- CHRONOLOGY: Key dates in life of Fidel Castro
- Fidel Castro steps down from power
- Cuba: Small country, large symbol
Monday 18 February 2008
- Lula's popularity at highest level since 2003
Friday 15 February 2008
- Panamanian workers continue protests, renewed clashes
Thursday 14 February 2008
- Popocatepetl volcano spews smoke, ash in central Mexico
Wednesday 13 February 2008
- Floods in Bolivia, Peru leave at least 64 dead
Tuesday 12 February 2008
- Quake measuring 6.6 on Richter scale shakes Mexico
Monday 11 February 2008
- Colombian paramilitary bosses confess to 4,800 killings: report
- Venezuelan president threatens US with oil embargo
Saturday 09 February 2008
- Raul Castro calls Cuban National Assembly
Thursday 07 February 2008
- In photos: 'Trinidad and Tobago Carnival'
Wednesday 06 February 2008
- Fire threatens national park in Chile
Tuesday 05 February 2008
- Dazzling parade says goodbye to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Monday 04 February 2008
- Strong quake shakes Peru-Chile border
- Protests and naked skin: Rio Carnival is hot despite rain
- From Facebook to the streets: thousands protest kidnappings
- In photos: 'Rio Carnival'
Friday 01 February 2008
- Top Colombian drug boss found dead in Venezuela
Wednesday 30 January 2008
- Venezuela hostage crisis ends with no casualties
Tuesday 29 January 2008
- Robbers escape after long hostage crisis in Venezuela
- Bank robbers take 30 hostage in Venezuela
Monday 28 January 2008
- Former hostage: Army attempt to secure hostages 'extremely serious'
Sunday 27 January 2008
- Colombia talks diplomacy as Chavez says military attack planned
Tuesday 22 January 2008
- Colombia seeks global support to release FARC hostages
Monday 21 January 2008
- Cuba starts to define its future and Fidel Castro's
- Chavez announces measures to combat food scarcity in Venezuela
- FARC hostages suffering like Jews under Hitler, Uribe says
- Fidel Castro's future to be decided on February 24
Sunday 20 January 2008
- Cubans go to the polls amid uncertainty on Fidel Castro's future
Saturday 19 January 2008
- Cuba votes amid uncertainty over Fidel Castro's future
Friday 18 January 2008
- Volcanic eruption prompts thousands to evacuate in Colombia
- Suspects arrested in Ecuador over murder of former Congress speaker
- Mexican police accuse drug gang over 8 killings in Tijuana
Thursday 17 January 2008
- In photos: 'Ecuador Volcano Erupting'
Wednesday 16 January 2008
- US and Mexico emphasize shared responsibilities in drug fight
- One person dead as 40 vehicles crash in Mexico
- Castro says he lacks "physical ability" to speak in public
- PREVIEW: The unified choice: Cuba to elect new National Assembly
- Six people slain in Tijuana on US-Mexican border (Roundup)
- Lula visits Cuba, meets with Fidel Castro (2nd Roundup)
Tuesday 15 January 2008
- Lula visits Cuba, possible meeting with Fidel Castro (Roundup)
- Colombian rebel sentenced to 36 years in jail over massacre
- Colombian hostage seeks Castro's help, jail in Cuba (Roundup)
- Highest penalty requested for 15 Colombian soldiers over massacre
- Uribe to stop calling rebels "terrorists" if peace process proceeds
- Two police bosses killed in Mexico
- Colombian drug gang sends finger as proof of life of hostage
- Colombian hostage begs to be jailed in Cuba to receive medical care
- Lula visits Cuba to meet Fidel and Raul Castro
- Social democrat Colom sworn in as Guatemalan president (Roundup)
- Social democrat Colom sworn in as Guatemalan president
Monday 14 January 2008
- US will not remove terrorist designation on Colombian rebel group
- Two human heads found near Mexico City airport
- Seriously ill vice president governs Brazil from hospital
- Freed Colombian hostage reunited with 3-year-old son
Saturday 12 January 2008
- Eight dead in government helicopter crash in Mexico
Friday 11 January 2008
- ANALYSIS: Colombia hostage release: isolated fact or reason to hope?
- Chavez says Colombian rebels are not terrorists (Roundup)
- Chavez says Colombian rebels are not terrorists
- UN welcomes release of Colombian hostages
- Boy could be with released hostage mother in 2 weeks
- Colombian hostages released, reunited with families (3rd Roundup)
- In photos: 'Colombia/Venezuela FARC Hostage Liberation'
Thursday 10 January 2008
- Two hostages freed in Colombia
- World satisfied, hopeful over release of Colombian rebels (Roundup)
- Released hostage says she looks forward to meeting her son (Extra)
- Released Colombian hostages meet their families (Extra)
- Colombia touched by two grandmothers tied to kidnapping
- Families of released hostages express happiness (Extra)
- Released Colombian hostages land in Venezuela (Extra)
- France: Increase efforts for release of remaining hostages
- Two hostages freed in Colombia, Chavez says they are fine (Roundup)
- PROFILE: Clara Rojas, the drama of a captive mother
- (eca210): Chavez says he talked to released hostages, they are fine (Extra)
- Chavez says he talked to released rebels, they are fine (Extra)
- Colombian rebels free two hostages (2nd Lead)
- Colombian rebels free two hostages (Urgent)
- Helicopters for hostage release head for Colombian jungle (1st Lead)
- Mudslide leaves 35 people missing in Peruvian jungle
- Spanish analysis confirms identity of Clara Rojas' son (2nd Roundup)
- Spanish analysis confirms Emmanuel is son of Clara Rojas (Roundup)
- Helicopters set for hostage release arrive in Colombia
- Spanish analysis confirms Emmanuel is son of Clara Rojas
- Guatemala prepares to inaugurate social democrat
- Former CIA agent-turned critic dies in Havana
Wednesday 09 January 2008
- Chavez has hostage coordinates; Colombia accepts new effort (Roundup)
- Chavez has new hostage coordinates; renews rescue effort (1st Lead)
- Chavez says he has coordinates for hostage release in Colombia
- Cayman weighing 40 kilogrammes found on a Brazilian street
- Musician's publicist killed in Mexico
- Sao Paulo museum recovers stolen Picasso, Portinari paintings
- Eight members of the same family killed in Brazil
- Sao Paulo police recover stolen Picasso, Portinari paintings
- PREVIEW: Ortega's first year back in power: hard to rule in peacetime
Tuesday 08 January 2008
- Boss of rebel group ELN captured in Colombia
- Chilean president loses control of lower house of Congress
- Missing small plane found in Colombia, 6 people dead
- Colombian rebels insist they will free two hostages
- South America aims to run Dakar through jungle and Andes
Monday 07 January 2008
- Remains of former girlfriend of paramilitary boss found in Colombia
- Venezuelan opposition seeks to prove insanity of Chavez
- Killings of indigenous people in Brazil increase in 2007
- Four people dead in clash between drug dealers in Colombia
- Colombia rejects another humanitarian mission to free hostages
Sunday 06 January 2008
- Seven-year-old girl is saved from being dragged off by an anaconda
Friday 04 January 2008
- Hugo Chavez reshuffles Venezuelan cabinet (Roundup)
- Colombia finds high probability that hostage boy is free (Roundup)
- DNA tests say Colombian boy born as hostage is free: reports
- Hugo Chavez reshuffles Venezuelan cabinet
- Global efforts hit reality wall in Colombian conflict
Thursday 03 January 2008
- Gay rights activist killed in Brazil
- Cousin of Mexican president kidnapped for four hours
Wednesday 02 January 2008
- Prison fire leaves eight inmates dead in Brazil
- Traffic accidents over New Year leave at least 99 dead in Brazil
- Chilean volcano Llaima erupting
Tuesday 01 January 2008
- Rio sees in 2008 with marathon party at the beach
Monday 31 December 2007
- FARC says hostage release on hold, blames military photos 00000401211440 (2nd Roundup)
- FARC says hostage release on hold, blames military (Extra)
- Hostage wait enters fourth day for top officials, Hollywood (Roundup)
- Hostage wait enters fourth day for top officials, Hollywood
Sunday 30 December 2007
- Hostage release in Colombia remains on hold another day (Roundup)
- Hostage release in Colombia stalled, location revealed? (1st Lead)
- Hostage release in Colombia postponed
- Shaky Colombian hostage release suspended until Sunday
- Explosion kills two, injures seven at Colombia arms depot
Saturday 29 December 2007
- Shaky Colombian hostage release suspended until Sunday available (Roundup)
- Vatican's No.2 official 'preparing' visit to Cuba in February
- Chavez-inspired release process underway for three Colombian hostages
- Raul Castro suggests liberalization as Fidel hints at retirement
Friday 28 December 2007
- Oil slick threatens Patagonia beaches, wildlife
- Release action for three Colombia hostages to begin at 1900 GMT
- Oil spill endangering Patagonian beaches, rare wildlife
Thursday 27 December 2007
- Three Colombia hostages could be released by Friday or weekend
- 25 Cuban would-be immigrants presumed drowned on way to US
Wednesday 26 December 2007
- Colombia accepts hostage release plan (Roundup)
- Colombia accepts hostage release plan (2nd Lead)
- Colombia accepts rebel exchange for three hostages (1st Lead)
- Colombia accepts rebel exchange for three hostages (Urgent)
Sunday 23 December 2007
- Brazilian Cardinal Lorscheider dead at 83
Saturday 22 December 2007
- YEARENDER: Brazil's Lula emerges as international leader
Friday 21 December 2007
- Chavez visits Castro ahead of Caribbean oil meeting
Thursday 20 December 2007
- Picasso painting stolen from Latin America's largest museum
Wednesday 19 December 2007
- Prosecutors appeal case against seven in terror T-shirt trial
- France ready to accept Colombian rebels freed in hostage exchange
Tuesday 18 December 2007
- US: Castro's intentions unclear following letter
- Castro makes first-ever hint at future retirement
Monday 17 December 2007
- At least 19 killed, 62 injured in Mexico crash (Roundup)
- At least 15 killed, 62 injured in Mexico crash
Friday 14 December 2007
- Venezuela denounces US arrests over alleged illegal funds
- Olga's death toll climbs to more than 30
- YEARENDER: Hugo Chavez's annus horribilis
Thursday 13 December 2007
- Police discover plans to kidnap sons of Colombian President Uribe
- Thieves burn bus, kill 10 people in Colombia
- Some 19,000 Mexicans to be evacuated in flood clean-up work
- Tropical Storm Olga leaves at least 23 dead on Hispaniola (Roundup)
- Tough legislative defeat and budget problems for Lula in Brazil
- Argentine president rejects pressure over alleged illegal funds
- Seven cleared of supporting terrorist groups with T-shirt sales
- Tropical Storm Olga leaves at least 12 dead on Hispaniola
- US charges five as illegal Venezuelan agents (Roundup)
Wednesday 12 December 2007
- US charges five as illegal Venezuelan agents
- Tropical storm Olga leaves 7 dead in Dominican Republic (Roundup)
- Chilean president interrupts speech to help woman who fainted
- Four years in prison for breaking a bus window in Cuba
- Tropical storm Olga causes flooding in the Dominican Republic
- Canadian pig farmer gets life for six murders; 20 charges remain
- Fujimori sentenced to 6 years in jail over illegal search
Tuesday 11 December 2007
- Ten Cubans defect during circus trip to Mexico
- After end of hurricane season, Olga threatens Caribbean
- Power cut leaves 3 million Mexicans in the dark
Monday 10 December 2007
- A shouting Fujimori pleads not guilty at start of trial
- Cristina Fernandez sworn in as Argentine president (Roundup)
- Cristina Fernandez sworn in as Argentine president (1st Lead)
- Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner sworn in as Argentine president
- Cuba to sign UN human rights agreements "shortly"
- Uribe, Lula discuss hostage dilemma in Colombia
- Fujimori's trial for alleged human rights abuses starts in Peru
- Bishop on hunger strike against decision to divert river
- Six South American presidents launch Bank of the South
- Jury convicts pig farmer in six murders, 20 charges remain (Roundup)
- Jury convicts pig farmer in six murders, 20 charges still to come
Sunday 09 December 2007
- Child is killed, six injured in brazil earthquake
- Gangs in Venezuela jail revolt took hostages (Roundup)
- At least 15 dead in Venezuela jail revolt
Saturday 08 December 2007
- PREVIEW: Cristina Fernandez: Argentine first lady becomes president
Friday 07 December 2007
- Mexico City bull ring closed by authorities for first time
- Uribe offers "meeting zone" for direct talks with rebels (Roundup)
- Colombia's Uribe offers "meeting zone" for direct talks with rebels
- Archbishop: Cuban government regrets dissident arrests at church
Wednesday 05 December 2007
- Chavez dismisses reports he conceded defeat under military pressure
- Explosions leave 20 injured at Argentine university
- Mexican Army reinforces positions amid wave of violence
- Ciudad Juarez to exhume more than 4,000 unidentified bodies
Tuesday 04 December 2007
- Military urged Chavez to concede defeat: report
- Brazilian Congress leader resigns over scandal; remains senator
- Colombia to ask Sarkozy to take part in meeting with rebels
- Police chief shot dead in his bed in northern Mexico
Monday 03 December 2007
- Venezuela comes to grips with Chavez's defeat in referendum (Roundup)
- Colombian legislators expect normalization of ties with Chavez
- Naughty orangutan forces closure of Colombian airport
- Venezuela comes to grips with Chavez's defeat in referendum
- Opposition asks Nicaragua's Ortega to learn "lesson" from Venezuela
- Bolivian opposition sees Chavez's defeat as a sign for Morales
- ANALYSIS: Chavez comes of age with electoral defeat
- US welcomes Chavez's defeat in term-limit vote (Extra)