30 dead as tropical storms rake Mexico

(Alejandrino Gonzalez / AP)

At least 30 people were killed as the country was hit by two powerful storms simultaneously.

In central Mexico, it’s citizens vs. cartel

In central Mexico, it’s citizens vs. cartel

Soldiers look on as self-defense groups challenge a drug gang in the hills of Michoacan.

Street justice from vengeful ‘Diana’ in Ciudad Juárez

Street justice from vengeful ‘Diana’ in Ciudad Juárez

Police search for avenger of sexual assaults in Ciudad Juárez, a Gotham-on-the-border in need of a superhero.

In boost to Mexico’s president, education plan approved

In boost to Mexico’s president, education plan approved

As teacher unions’ protests block Mexico City’s streets, Enrique Peña Nieto scores a win.

Step by step, once-chaotic Colombia moves closer to peace

After nine months, the government and the FARC rebel movement advance in their talks.

As Brazilian president falls in polls, quiet talk of a Lula comeback

As Brazilian president falls in polls, quiet talk of a Lula comeback

Some in Dilma Rousseff’s party begin to float the idea of comeback by her larger-than-life predecessor.

Mexican oil workers fear plan to open Pemex to foreign investment

Mexican oil workers fear plan to open Pemex  to foreign investment

Those employed by contractors worry that President Peña Nieto’s strategy means an even bleaker future.

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