John Otis

Nicaragua goes back to gold

After years of lying dormant, the gold sector’s back — and making the country rich.

Targeting Teachers: The ‘dirty war’ against Colombia’s unions

‘Meet the New Boss’

Politics
The World

Meet the New Boss Gallery

The World

Colombian ex-captives consider politics

Agence France-Presse
The World

A real trip

Lifestyle

Tourists trek to the Amazon jungle to experience the hallucinogenic properties of ayahuasca.

The World

Life as a FARC hostage

Agence France-Presse

Three Americans describe their time in captivity — and criticize famous hostage Ingrid Betancourt.

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Recruiting rebels

Agence France-Presse

The Colombian government tries to break apart guerrilla groups by convincing members to switch sides.

The World

In Colombia, another sort of drug debate

Agence France-Presse

Colombia’s teetotaling president tries to tighten drug laws.

The World

Drug traffickers move underwater

Agence France-Presse

“Semi-submersibles” become the transportation of choice for drug smugglers.