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Strong volcanic eruption affects southern Chile

May 6, 2008, 16:30 GMT

Santiago - The Chaiten volcano in southern Chile was spewing lava and large quantities of ash Tuesday as the last 100 residents remaining in the nearby town of Chaiten were evacuated by sea, the daily El Tiempo reported citing authorities. ... more

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Mexico plagued by new wave of gangland murders

May 11, 2008, 6:13 GMT

Mexico City - In a single week, Mexico's gangland wars have claimed more than 100 lives, including key police officials and the sons of top drug lords, according to sources and local media reports this weekend. ... more

US calls murder of Mexican police chief a "tragic loss"

May 9, 2008, 18:56 GMT

Washington/Mexico City - The United States Friday said the slaying of Mexico's top police and drug-fighting official brought home the urgency of shutting down the drug trade that plagues the US and its neighbour to the south. ... more

Bolivia's President Morales ready for national vote of confidence

May 9, 2008, 4:35 GMT

La Paz - Bolivian President Evo Morales said Thursday he was ready to withstand a national vote of confidence that was pushed through the opposition-run upper house of parliament. ... more

Bolivian opposition approves referendum on president's mandate

May 8, 2008, 21:10 GMT

La Paz - The opposition to Bolivian President Evo Morales, which controls the Andean country's Senate, approved a referendum Thursday on the head of state's mandate that is to be held within 90 days. ... more

US wastes no time in bringing Colombian drug lord before court

May 8, 2008, 6:07 GMT

Washington - US law enforcement officials opened the prosecution of Carlos Mario Jimenez, hours after the accused Colombian drug trafficker was extradited and delivered to the United States. ... more