Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos wins second term
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos was reelected Sunday, in an apparent endorsement of his peace talks with leftist rebels.…
World Cup poised for troubled kick-off
Brazil's President Dilma Roussef vowed that her country is ready to host the most trouble-plagued World Cup in history from Thursday as she confronted public anger at the multi-billion-dollar price…
Brazil gears up for World Cup but strike threat looms
Global football leaders descend on Sao Paulo Tuesday amid tensions over subway workers' new threat to spoil Brazil's World Cup party by going on strike the day of the opening…
Child immigrants fleeing Central America for US
Email this page By Ken Bredemeir June 10th, 2014 (VOA) Hundreds of unaccompanied children from Central America have entered the U.S. illegally in recent days, overwhelming American border authorities. White House…
Despite high cost, Costa Rica’s electrical service is tops in the region
Email this page June 9th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Despite frequent complaints from residents and business leaders over its cost, Costa Rica leads Central America and is number two in all of…
Panama seeks eight years for crew of N. Korea arms ship
Email this page June 9th, 2014 (VOA) Prosecutors in Panama have asked for eight-year prison terms for the captain and two North Korean sailors of a ship that was found illegally…
Brazil rushes to finish stadiums 10 days from World Cup
With 10 days to go to the World Cup, Brazil was rushing Monday to finish installing seats in stadiums and deal with threats ranging from violent protests to dengue fever.…
Former leftist rebel leader sworn in as El Salvador president
A former leftist guerrilla commander who fought against U.S.-backed governments has been sworn in as El Salvador's new president.…
