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World Briefing | The Americas: Colombia: Rebels Attack Troops From Venezuela
Fighters from Colombia’s main leftist rebel movement attacked an army patrol from Venezuelan territory on Monday, killing at least 12 soldiers and wounding 4 others, Colombian officials said.
From Honduras, Conflicting Tales of a Shootout
Some Honduran officials and residents have said that the victims of a fatal gun battle last week were innocent people, challenging the account of American drug enforcement agents.
New Hints at Looser Travel Rules Stir Hope in Cuba
For five decades, tight restrictions have governed who can leave the island, who can return and how long they can be gone.
Architecture Review: Fighting Crime With Architecture in Medellín, Colombia
Medellín, Colombia, once famed for murder and cocaine, is now drawing notice for its ambitious urban projects, many aimed at easing life in the city’s slums.
Colombia Suspects Ex-Hostage of Helping FARC Plan His Capture
Sigifredo López, who was kidnapped along with 11 other legislators in 2002, has been detained under suspicion of helping the FARC plan their abduction.