The Americas

Commentary The United States spent much of the past century in policies of containment, first of the Soviet Union, then of China, and then again with Russia. But quietly, however, ...

The Peruvian government said that it will likely take three more days to rescue nine miners trapped inside ...

Rescue workers in Peru said they are attempting to free nine miners trapped alive for two days in ...

Colombia's FARC rebels denied reports that it has been weakened.

Legislators in Colombia have proposed to legalize marijuana and cocaine to drive down market prices, according to the ...

Cuba should “strive to build a renewed and open society, a better society, one more worthy of humanity."

Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cuba on Monday; the first time a pontiff has done so since Pope ...

Peru called off a visit from a British warship, the HMS Montrose, on Tuesday.

With natural disasters exacting devastating financial tolls around the world, Mexico is investing hundreds of millions in preventive ...

Thousands of Haitians living in camps have been forcefully evicted by local authorities and face other human rights ...

Haiti's Nov. 8 elections were valid despite serious irregularities including reports of violence and fraud, says the Organisation ...

Haitian popstar Michel Martelly announced he is running for the country's upcoming presidential election.