U.S. Agents Aided Mexican Drug Trafficker to Infiltrate Ring

The infiltration was part of an effort to dismantle the criminal organizations wreaking havoc south of the border, according to newly obtained Mexican government documents.

U.S. Agents Aided Mexican Drug Trafficker to Infiltrate Ring

The infiltration was part of an effort to dismantle the criminal organizations wreaking havoc south of the border, according to newly obtained Mexican government documents.

Colombian Rebels Kill 4 Hostages

Colombian rebels executed four members of the security forces who had been held hostage by the group for years, prompted by a failed mission to rescue the men, Colombian officials said.

Leader of FARC Guerrilla Movement Is Killed in Combat, Colombian Officials Say

The top leader of Colombia’s main rebel group, the bookish ideologue Alfonso Cano, was killed Friday in a military bombing in the country’s southwest, the authorities said.

Colombian Rebels Still Dangerous Despite Leader’s Death

The Colombian rebel organization FARC lost its leader, Alfonso Cano, to a military attack, but experts said the four-decade-old group could still fight back.

Colombian Rebels Still Dangerous Despite Leader’s Death

The Colombian rebel organization FARC lost its leader, Alfonso Cano, to a military attack, but experts said the four-decade-old group could still fight back.

Free Trade, By Itself, Can Lift Labor Standards Abroad

The free trade agreements passed this month may help improve conditions for workers in countries like Panama, Colombia and South Korea.

Congress Passes Trade Deals, Ending 5-Year Standoff

Approval of long-awaited free trade agreements with three countries offered a rare moment of bipartisan agreement in Washington.

Obama Sends Trade Deals to Congress for Approval

The Obama administration is depending on Republican votes to overcome the passionate opposition of Democrats concerned about the loss of American jobs to increased foreign competition.

Hoping to Crack Alzheimer’s, Together as a Family

A family from Colombia with a link to an inherited form of Alzheimer’s disease are considered ideal for testing of preventive treatments.