Eight towns in the State of Guerrero took part in the first committee of poppy producers who are asking the Mexican government to legalize the sale and cultivation of poppy. This measure would prevent the involvement with cartels. The profit from the sale of poppy is only 10,000 pesos for three months of work, when

Three members of one of Mexico’s leading political parties were removed from their positions recently when it was found that their integrity had been compromised by the use of “silver” in some cases and “lead” in others. 

With negotiations for peace continuing in Cuba, Colombia’s Commander in Chief reaffirmed that certain topics have not and will not ever be up for discussion at the round table. 

After the murder of activist Bertha Cáceres back in March, Honduran authorities continue to make arrests with many calling that they aim their sights a little higher. 

Years after the death of a Colombian journalist, questions of guilt, responsibility, damages and human rights violations continue to swirl. 

A new report breaks down exactly how much violence is costing the Central American country every year. 

After the deaths of unarmed civilians, including several children, the state-sanctioned cover-up is finally coming to light. 

Three decades after the beginning of atrocities committed by the state in Argentina, a trial is being held concerning the first military action in the dirty war. 

Three Latin American countries called the special session in order to discuss the failing War on Drugs and new ways of handling the drug trade in the future. 

Latin America suffers more than any other region of the world from the violence generated by drug trafficking.  Yet many Latin Americans resist the idea of decriminalization.