Jan 20, 2013

Farc rebels lift ceasefire

Colombia’s president refuses to halt military operations

Jan 20, 2013

Colombian rebels kidnap five mine workers

Victims of ELN guerrillas include a Canadian and two Peruvians

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Absent Chávez wins show of solidarity

Leaders in Caracas to mark start of presidential term

Jan 9, 2013

A middle class emerges from Peru growth

Asian demand for copper and gold has spurred country’s advance

From COMPANIES Jan 8, 2013

Banco Cruzeiro faces false loan claims

Former controlling shareholders indicted

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Jan 8, 2013

Chávez will miss inauguration, say officials

Vice-president Maduro acts to dispel impression of power vacuum

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Chavez inauguration postponed

Swearing in delayed for sick president

From COMMENT Jan 7, 2013

Brazil’s instalments culture spurs indebtedness

As more people are encouraged to buy beyond their means, household debt levels threaten growth

Jan 1, 2013

Chávez said to be in ‘stable’ condition

Leader’s son-in-law urges supporters to ignore rumours

Dec 28, 2012

Stigma holds back the disabled in Haiti

Life improves step by step thanks to healthcare and teaching

Dec 26, 2012

Light in darkness of Cité Soleil

Global Fund for Children aids Port au Prince slum dwellers

From COMPANIES Dec 23, 2012

Pragmatic gift cards top present list

Last resort of unimaginative prefferd in austerity times

Dec 20, 2012

Spiralling drug war envelops São Paulo

Violence claims 102 police officers’ lives in state this year

Dec 19, 2012

Trial begins of Peru’s Comrade Artemio

Florindo Eleuterio Flores is final member of Shining Path

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Dec 17, 2012

Absent Chávez exerts pull in regional poll

Sweeping victory for Venezuela’s ruling socialist party

Dec 17, 2012

Sanctuary for children of the favelas

Rio’s Caixa de Surpresas centre is more than a charity

From AFRICA Dec 16, 2012

Argentina seeks to free bond-row ship

UN order to release frigate could be difficult to enforce

Dec 12, 2012

Guatemala deports McAfee to US

Software pioneer says he is going to Miami

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Dec 11, 2012

Sick Chávez seeks to buy time

Venezuela president’s designation of an heir reduces risk of chaos

From AMERICAS POLITICS & POLICY Dec 11, 2012

Mexican president confronts teachers

Enrique Peña Nieto takes on powerful educators’ union

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