Topic: Central America

How the Honduras crisis boosts Venezuela's Chávez

President Hugo Chávez, an avowed socialist and critic of the United States, has emerged in the unlikely role as the leading champion of democracy for Honduras.

Clinton's high-wire act on Honduras

US backs Costa Rica's Arias to mediate the crisis, wary of being seen as interfering in the region – as it has in the past.

Honduras braces for confrontation ahead of Zelaya's return

Ousted President Manuel Zelaya is set to arrive back in the country Sunday, a move some say could provoke violence.

Honduras coup spotlights Latin America's growing instability

Unrest has also erupted in Guatemala and Nicaragua in the past year, and the region is dealing with powerful organized crime and drug traffickers.

As Honduras digs in, isolation deepens

The chief of the Organization of American States found little receptivity as he arrived Friday to push for the ousted president's return. Protesters on both sides took to the streets.

Showdown looms in Honduras

Interim President Roberto Micheletti vows to have ousted President Manuel Zelaya arrested if he returns Thursday. Hondurans are concerned about foreign intervention.

Latin leaders unite against junta in Honduras

Leftists are urging Hondurans rise up against the coup leaders while conservatives denounce Sunday's ouster of President Zelaya.

World condemns coup in Honduras

Venezuela's populist leader Hugo Chávez has put his armed forces on alert in response to Sunday's ouster of leftist President Manuel Zelaya of Honduras. 'We will bring them down,' Mr. Chávez said of the new military junta.

Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea

Mexico's drug war seeps southward, too

From Guatemala to Panama, Central America is becoming a battleground for Mexican cartels.

Video: On patrol for Colombian drug submarines

Will potential US-Cuba thaw dominate OAS meeting?

This week's meeting of the Organization of American States could pave to way to Cuba's reentry into the group after nearly 50 years – and toward lifting the US embargo.

Mexico considers 'ban' on street children

New law would require officials to move street kids into schools or other programs – or face a $420-per-child fine.

The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt

A man of brutal force, Cornelius Vanderbilt – for better and worse – helped to shape American business culture.

US targets gun flows into Mexico in bid to stem drug violence

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder visit Mexico Thursday to meet with their counterparts.

US tightens up violent Mexican border

Hillary Clinton arrives Wednesday with a new border security plan that signals greater cooperation between the two countries.

‘Ark’ races to rescue jungle frogs

As lethal fungus spreads, captive amphibians are bred for eventual return to the wild.

Opinion: Latin America's democracy crossroad

Democracy looks strong, but it will be put to the test.

Where have all the houseplants gone?

Opinion: Don't let Nicaragua's Ortega become a Mugabe

The West must use leverage to prevent bloody confrontation.

Name that bat for the holidays

Farming superpower Brazil spreads its know-how

It is bringing the technologies of tropical farming to other parts of Latin America, and to Africa and Asia.

In Latin America, leftist leaders evict US drug warriors

Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela push back on US operations.

Cafeteria food features regional flavors

More colleges are offering menus made from local foods.

New challenge in drug war: semi-subs

At $2 million apiece, the craft poke out only a foot above water and can carry 12 tons of drugs.