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New Colombian party linked to right-wing gangs

BOGOTA (AP) — A new party accused of ties to far-right criminal bands has emerged as a surprising force in Colombian politics, adding…

Haiti leaders rush to finish post-quake proposal

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti's government and business community are finalizing details of a reconstruction plan that economists…

Investigators seek motive in 3 slayings in Mexico

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — The two families climbed into white SUVs and almost simultaneously left the children's birthday party put…

Chavez defends ETA suspects wanted in Spain

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez on Monday defended a group of Basque separatists who arrived in Venezuela years ago,…

Leftist party distances itself from Chavez

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Representatives of a leftist party asserted their independence from President Hugo Chavez on Monday,…

Journalist killed in southern Mexico, 4th in 2010

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A journalist has been killed in southern Mexico, the fourth slain in the country so far this year.

Cuba criticizes US ruling on Internet access

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba says a U.S. ruling that makes it easier for companies to provide Internet communications services on the island is…

Gangs blamed for killing 3 with US consulate tie

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — Suspected drug gangsters chased down and opened fire on two white SUVs carrying families of U.S. consular…

Honduras: Killing of TV journalist spawns protest

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Dozens of journalists took to the streets Monday in northern Honduras to protest attacks on their…

Pro-Uribe parties dominate Colombia's Senate vote

BOGOTA (AP) — Candidates from parties allied with outgoing President Alvaro Uribe dominated Sunday's elections in Colombia to replace a…

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