Minister of Justice and Public Security of El Salvador, Ricardo Perdomo, said that his country was receiving weapons on the black market from Guatemala and Honduras, while long guns, such as assault rifles, were provided by the Mexican cartel Los Zetas. 

The death of Gabriel García Márquez was a major seismic event that generated a tsunami of coverage in the Latin American media.  It focused the attention of the entire region, and was the top story in every major paper in Spanish-speaking Latin America (and Spain, as well).  Stories about Gabo will likely continue to pour

Doctors and parents of children speak out to limit the use of TV before bed. 

Alleged cures using magic spells in the state of Quintana Roo have become a thriving business, and can be punished with up to 12 years in prison. 

At least 10 countries worldwide will participate in protests against Chevron’s actions in Ecuador that will begin on May 21. 

Colombia’s farmers and miners began a new national strike, and the government deployed thousands of police in response. 

Increased invasions of indigenous lands are pushing authorities to carry out evictions of those who have occupied the properties. 

Improved supply of products in Venezuela means fewer shortages. 

A study shows that 34% of young children under six years of age in Chile are obese or overweight, while community representatives from around the country joined in a protest of Pinochet-era legislation that privatized the management of water.   

With just weeks to go before Colombia’s presidential elections, polls show President Juan Manuel Santos maintains a comfortable lead, but a second round is almost certain.  Meanwhile the continuing episode of ousted Mayor Gustavo Petro hangs over the political scene.