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Castro hails 'new generation' of Cuba leaders, but appoints old guard
José Ramón Machado Ventura, 80, will fill Raul Castro's old spot as No. 2 in power, while Ramiro Valdes will take over the No. 3 role. Both have collaborated with the Fidel and Raul Castro since at least the 1950s.
04/20/2011 08:00 am -
Bay of Pigs: Cuba celebrates at opening of Party summit
Bay of Pigs celebrations coincides with Communist Party congress in Cuba.
04/17/2011 05:48 pm -
As Prop 19 to legalize marijuana fails in California, Latin American leaders breathe relief
Current leaders of Mexico and Colombia were relieved that Prop 19 failed, but former leaders feel more free to express their support of relaxing drug laws.
11/03/2010 12:55 pm -
Ecuador coup attempt shows fragility of Latin American democracy
The standoff between Ecuador President Rafael Correa and police ended Thursday night but the alleged Ecuador coup attempt underscores the region's instability.
10/01/2010 11:16 am -
US to Karzai on Afghan election: congratulations, now shape up
Western leaders sent messages of support to Hamid Karzai after his opponent dropped out of the election in Afghanistan. But the US is also exploring alternatives, including a closer association with local leaders.
11/02/2009 12:00 am -
Pakistan's Pashtuns, looking for statehood, may look to Taliban
The Taliban could expand their influence to more Pashtun areas by merging its pan-Islamic goals with the long-suppressed dream of a Pashtun state.
10/08/2009 01:00 am -
Possible US-Colombia military deal raises regional tensions
Venezuela and Ecuador have strongly condemned the pending agreement, which would allow the US to use three bases for counternarcotics and counterinsurgency surveillance.
07/29/2009 01:00 am -
US-Cuba to talk about immigration
But renewed dialogue with the Castro government is likely to start and end with that one issue.
07/14/2009 01:00 am -
Obama eases Cuba travel, but embargo remains
His reforms make it easier for Cuban-Americans to visit and financially support family on the island. But some Latin leaders say the changes don’t go far enough.
04/13/2009 01:00 am -
Peru's women unite in kitchen – and beyond
With food prices on the rise, 'community kitchens' provide half a million Lima residents with affordable daily meals.
07/29/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Terrorists in Bangladesh?
Another Musharraf could emerge if the US doesn't act.
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
Will the U.S. open an office in Iran?
Secretary Rice has floated the idea of an interests-section office – a step down from an embassy.
07/02/2008 01:00 am -
U.S. finalizing aid for Mexico's drug war
But Mexican concerns about the plan's human rights conditions could scuttle it.
06/06/2008 01:00 am -
FARC leader's death: another blow to Colombian rebels
Will the new guerilla leader, Alfonso Cano, free US and other hostages?
05/27/2008 01:00 am -
Castro exit unlikely to thaw U.S.-Cuba relations
The State Department said Tuesday that Castro's departure won't lead to a change in policy or the lifting of the embargo.
02/20/2008 12:00 am -
Gingerly, U.S. reaches out to Sharif in Pakistan
With elections there postponed until Feb. 18, and turmoil unabated, the Bush administration evaluates its options for spurring its war-on-terror ally toward greater democracy.
01/03/2008 12:00 am
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