WikiLeaks involve Honduras
US embassy in Tegucigalpa concludes that there was no constitutional basis for ousting President Zelaya in July 2009.
WikiLeaks involve Brazil
The Brazilian security forces cooperate closely with US intelligence and law enforcement agencies on counterterrorism, in spite of denials from the Brazilian government, show US embassy cables.
WikiLeaks involve Paraguay
The US State department asked its embassy in Asuncion to investigate possible Islamic and Iranian terrorist groups.
Right-wing extremists set to take control of US House Foreign Affairs...
As a result of the Nov. 2 elections in the US, right-wing extremists are poised to re-set the legislative agenda on Latin America in the House of Representatives.
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.
Insecurity Overwhelms Guatemalans
Violence affects those who take the bus, walk down the street talking on a cellphone and those taking the car in the best areas. No one is immune. (In Spanish / en espanol)
The Chief of the Nicaraguan Army Denies involvement in irregular armed...
Nicaragua has today denied all involvement in irregular forces operating in the Caribbean region of Honduras. (in Spanish / en Espanol)
MEXICO: Cancún climate summit: Rich accused of ‘holding humanity hostage’
Latin American leaders claim poorest nations imperilled by lack of action on global warming.
Nicaragua: authorities fail to tackle high levels of rape and sexual...
As levels of rape and sexual violence rise the government has failed to tackle the problem sufficiently, taboos remain in place and victims are left to suffer. Amnesty International has published a report which looks at the problem in detail.
MEXICO: Cancún is indeed a nest of serpents – sitting in...
In the run up to the Climate Conference in Cancun, Mexico next week Luis Hernandez Navarro reports on Mexico's poor environmental track record.