MEXICO: Sexist Violence Invisible in War on Drugs
Violence against women un-noticed and murders unresolved in Mexico's drug war. Calderon's government fails to respond to the human rights violations associated with increased militarisation.
MEXICO: Juárez Residents Fight for Safe Public Spaces
In light of the continuing violence and lack of opportunity in Ciudad Juarez, young people use music and culture to bring people together, combat fear and criticise government policy.
The Context Behind the Costa Rican-Nicaraguan Border Dispute
Guy Burton examines the possible motives behind Ortega's stance in the recent border dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Honduras: ‘We are burying kids all the time’
Three young people are murdered every day in Honduras. Rory Carroll reports on the rise of the 'maras' youth gangs that form a chain of drugs, extortion and violence stretching from Los Angeles to the country's capital Tegucigalpa.
Mexican Drug Violence Sparks Exodus
About 300 families flee Cuidad Meir following days of gang battles triggered by killing of Tony the Tormenta.
Colombia: world leader in displaced people
UN says Colombia has more people displaced by violence than any other country.
MEXICO: Top Mexican drugs lord killed in fierce gunbattle with military
'Storm Tony', high-profile leader of the Gulf cartel, and four of his gunmen die in attacks by navy special forces and helicopters as the fight against Mexico's drug cartels continues.
The Drug War: Towards a ‘Plan Central America’
The increasing intervention of the US in the region in the name of the war on drugs is raising questions over their longer term motives.
Guatemala and the Face of the New Sustainable Narco-State
As Guatemala fails to control the violence within it's borders Edward Fischer discusses the structure of the modern Narco-State.
Hitmen kill fifteen in massacre at Mexican carwash
Third massacre in just a few days renews pressure on President Felipe Calderón to stop violence.