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Joaquin Perez, a suspected Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC rebel is escorted by policemen after his arrival at Bogota police anti-drugs hangar and airport base April 25, 2011.
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Venezuela Deports FARC Suspect to Colombia

Ties between Colombia and Venezuela have been strained over Colombia's accusations that Venezuela harbors top FARC officials

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Humala Leads Fujimori in Peru Presidential Race

Opinion poll shows that leftist former army officer Ollanta Humala has 42 percent of voter support

People mark their ballots during presidential elections in Port-au-Prince, March 21, 2011

Haiti Delays Controversial Legislative Vote Results

Last week, the government reversed the outcomes of 18 legislative races in final results

People look at a crime scene where three women were found brutally murdered at a beauty parlor in the resort city of Acapulco, April 23, 2011

5 Females Found Murdered in Acapulco

Officials say the semi-nude and bound bodies of two of the women and a 14-year-old girl were found with their throats slashed Saturday

People mark their ballots during presidential elections in Port-au-Prince, March 21, 2011

UN Questions Legitimacy of Haitian Legislative Elections

Final voting results announced this week showed government reversed outcome of 18 legislative races

Honduran President Porfirio Lobo (file photo)

Clinton Express Support for Honduras to Rejoin OAS

Honduras dropped from Organization of American States following 2009 coup that sent then-president Manuel Zelaya into exile

Police stand near a coroner's car containing bodies found in a mass grave in Durango, April 20, 2011

Another Mass Grave Uncovered in Mexico

Discovery comes after authorities recently unearthed mass graves holding as many as 126 bodies in the northwestern state of Tamaulipas

An April 4, 2011 photo shows workers of Harbor Homes company carry a door frame for a shelter in Port-au-Prince

Haitian President-Elect: 'Change is Coming'

Michel Martelly says he will focus on modernizing economy, infrastructure, and speed reconstruction once in office

Haiti's President-elect Michel Martelly speaks at the State Department in Washington, April 20, 2011

Clinton Promises Haitian Leader Broad US Support

Haitian President-elect Michel Martelly is in Washington DC for key meetings in advance of his May 14 inauguration

Haiti's President-elect Michel Martelly answers reporters' questions at Karibe Hotel in Port-au-Prince, April 8, 2011

Haitian President-Elect Meets Clinton During US Visit

Michel Martelly's three-day visit aimed at promoting his agenda of job creation, education, security, reconstruction and health

Cuba's President Raul Castro (file)

Raul Castro Named Head of Cuba's Communist Party

He officially replaces his brother, former President Fidel Castro, who has held post since its founding 46 years ago

US-Latin America Free Trade Agreements Moving Forward

Obama administration discusses timelines for deals with Panama, South Korea and Colombia, but Congressional opposition looms

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