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Mexicans’ memories of the days when drug cartels were friends, not foes, may send old autocrats back into power.
Colombians are laughing on the outside at the US Secret Service prostitute scandal.
Dilma Rousseff and Barack Obama agree about liquor, but disagree over money.
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Chevron and Transocean face criminal charges and hefty fines.
So why are they stepping up the killing?
Benedict skips liberal Mexico City in favor of a place where authorities even investigate women’s miscarriages.
Brazil saw second-slowest growth since 2003. Analysts say not to worry.