Mexican drug lord Chapo Guzman is not in Argentina, government says
(Handout) (Handout) BUENOS AIRES, November 10th, 2015 (EFE) Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" (Shorty) Guzman is not in Argentina, the Argentine government said Monday, citing the results of an investigation.Officials ruled…
War on drugs is failing and hammering the world’s poor, says Christian charity
The war on drugs isn't working and is destroying the lives of some of the poorest people in the world, according to a new report from the charity Christian Aid.…
Argentina on high alert after alleged attempt by drug lord “El Chapo” to cross border
Argentina was on high alert Friday afternoon after receiving a tip that escaped Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán may have attempted to cross the Argentine-Chilean border in the…
Venezuela claims US military aircraft violated its airspace
The Venezuelan Defense Ministry on Sunday claimed that a U.S. DASH-8 military aircraft violated its maritime airspace and the armed forces of Caracas said they detected "unusual" air activity by…
Nicaragua OKs canal’s impact studies, clearing way for construction
The state-run Nicaraguan Grand Interoceanic Canal Commission on Thursday approved Chinese concession holder HKND Group's environmental and social impact studies for that waterway project, clearing the way for construction to…
Will TPP benefit workers’ rights? If post-CAFTA Guatemala is any indication, probably not
When the country joined the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement in 2006, proponents of the deal said it would improve conditions for workers, raise wages and make it easier…
Bolivian parliament calls for referendum to keep Evo Morales in power for fourth term
The Bolivian parliament on Thursday called for a referendum to decide whether President Evo Morales can run for a fourth term in the South American country.…
Panama authorities take down drug network linking “El Chapo’s” Sinaloa cartel and Colombia’s FARC
Panamanian officials on Wednesday announced the dismantling of a drug network linking fugitive Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" (Shorty) Guzman's Sinaloa cartel and a Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia,…
