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Prostitution scandal spreads: Marines pushed woman out of moving car

As Congress looks into allegations that military personnel and Secret Service members paid for prostitutes in Colombia, other charges involving three Marines in Brazil are coming to light.
Prostitution scandal now implicates twelfth member of military

With a dozen Secret Service personnel also implicated, the total number of individuals involved in the prostitution scandal has reached 25.
Military embarrassed by Colombia prostitution scandal

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told reporters that the military "let the boss down."
Pentagon: More personnel possibly involved in Colombian sex scandal

The Pentagon said Monday there may be more military personnel involved in a Colombian prostitute scandal than the five originally cited.
Secret Service scandal now involves US military, prompts investigations

Secret Service agents and US military members are being investigated for alleged involvement with prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia, site of the 33-nation Summit of the Americas conference.
Latin America Monitor
Top US diplomat to Latin America departs with no replacement in sight

Arturo Valenzuela's return to academia, which had been announced in May, leaves the US without much needed diplomatic leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Pentagon: Central America 'deadliest' non-war zone in the world

Thousands die each year in a struggle between the US 'War on Drugs' and the drug cartels, who are financed and armed by American narcotics consumers, Pentagon officials testified last week.
Haiti prime minister warns of triple disaster as hurricane Tomas hits

With Haiti recovering from an earthquake and cholera outbreak as hurricane Tomas hit, Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive told the Monitor, 'It’s just piling on us, just making bigger and bigger problems.'
Quake-ravaged Haiti braces for tropical storm Tomas

Aid groups and the Haitian government try to prepare as tropical storm Tomas threatens to regain hurricane strength. More than 1 million people live in tents on the rubble-strewn island nation.
Hostage Nation

This true story of the dramatic rescue of three captive Americans raises disturbing questions about the US war on drugs in Colombia.
Geologists study giant Guatemala sinkhole left in wake of Tropical Storm Agatha

Scientists are studying how exactly the giant, cylindrical Guatemala sinkhole was formed, and how to prevent more. Meanwhile, the US is joining relief efforts to help the thousands left homeless by Tropical Storm Agatha.
US military involvement could last six months

Three to six months after the Haiti earthquake, the US military may transition its support operations to other agencies and relief organizations.
In Haiti, aid is finally getting to the people

Slowed by logistics at the airport and a weak infrastructure that makes transportation difficult, crucial food, water, and medical supplies are just now making it to many desperate Haitians.
In Haiti, signs that foreign aid flow is strengthening

As Haiti earthquake relief efforts continued, President Barack Obama joined with predecessors George W. Bush and Bill Clinton to appeal for donations and sent Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to the Caribbean nation.
Why is it taking so long for Pentagon aid to reach Haiti?

Pentagon officials say they're moving as fast as they can, but logistical challenges mean it will be a week before a US Navy hospital ship arrives to help Haiti earthquake victims.
Test for US, Obama in Haiti earthquake response

The US response to the Haiti earthquake will be important for America's – and President Obama's – image in the region.
US sends aircraft carrier to help with Haiti earthquake damage

The US military is putting other ships on standby. In addition to assessing Haiti earthquake damage, officials are also keeping a close eye on the country's security and stability.
Military brass joins wired troops

Admirals and generals hope to connect with soldiers via their own Facebook pages and blogs. But will they tweet?
Curaçao buffeted as it plays host to US military site, Venezuelan business interests

US vessels have been making frequent calls. The island also hosts US surveillance planes.
Curaçao buffeted as it plays host to US naval site, Venezuelan business interests

US vessels have been making frequent calls. The island also hosts US surveillance planes.
In Latin America, leftist leaders evict US drug warriors

Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela push back on US operations.
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.
Disagreement widespread within US government over 2002 harsh interrogations

Even some military lawyers opposed the techniques, according to congressional testimony this week.
Chávez sees U.S.-Colombian war plans

But critics say Venezuela's president is trying to distract from economic problems at home.