September 8, 2016 Uruguay searching for country to take ex-Guantanamo detainee Uruguay's government said Wednesday that it is searching for another country to take a former Guantanamo detainee who is threatening to die on a hunger strike if he is not allowed to reunite with his family abroad.
September 8, 2016 Heated referendum a big obstacle to peace in Colombia It's been heralded as a historic peace deal to end Latin America's longest-running conflict.
September 8, 2016 Charge revoked for suspect in Mexico student disappearance An appeals court in Mexico has revoked organized crime charges against one of the key suspects in the disappearance of 43 college students two years ago, after the man claimed he was tortured by police and soldiers.
September 8, 2016 Mexico govt: Treasury minister resigns after Trump visit A government spokeswoman says Treasury Minister Luis Videgaray has resigned after Donald Trump's visit to Mexico.
September 7, 2016 Puerto Rico legislator ends re-election bid under pressure A federal corruption trial in Puerto Rico has dealt another blow to the U.S. territory's ruling party.
September 7, 2016 4 Puerto Rico police officers face civil rights charges Four Puerto Rico police officers have been charged with civil rights violations and obstruction of justice in the latest hit against a department undergoing a federally mandated overhaul.
September 7, 2016 Protests against new Brazilian president in dozens of cities Protests against new Brazilian President Michel Temer are taking place in several dozen cities across the country.
September 7, 2016 Ash Carter: 'Clear ambition' by Russia to erode world order U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is strongly criticizing Russia for what he says is Moscow's "clear ambition to erode the principled international order" through coercion and aggression.
September 7, 2016 The Latest: Newton makes landfall in mainland Mexico The Latest on Newton as it moves over Mexico toward U.S. border (all times local): 3:15 a.m.
September 7, 2016 Death toll in crash of Mexico police helicopter rises to 5 The death toll in the crash of a Mexican police helicopter has risen to five after another detective died of injuries, a day after the four others on board were killed when the aircraft went down Tuesday.