Latin America & Caribbean
Venezuela opposition leader Lopez jailed for nearly 14 years
Jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez was sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison for inciting violence against President Nicolas Maduro\'s government ...Trinidad PM in election fight over crime, corruption claims
The first female prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago faces a tough fight for re-election Monday amid complaints about corruption and violent ...Four FARC rebels killed in Colombia clash
The Colombian army said Saturday four FARC rebels were killed and three others wounded in a clash with troops conducting an operation ...Iran photographer to share prize money with Syria refugees
Iranian photographer Newsha Tavakolian has said she will donate part of a 100,000-euro ($112,000) Dutch award to charity, including Syrian and Iraqi ...Guatemala swears in new president as ex-leader detained
Guatemala\'s Congress swore in a new president as disgraced former leader Otto Perez was ordered detained to prevent him becoming a fugitive ...Dominica pleads for help as storm death toll tops 30
Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is pleading with world leaders to come to the rescue of his Caribbean island nation after it ...Prison fire kills 17 in Venezuela
A fire at a prison in northern Venezuela has killed 17 people and injured another 11, prosecutors said Monday.Tropical Storm Erika kills at least 27 in Dominica
Tropical Storm Erika left at least 27 people dead when it swept over the tiny island nation of Dominica, officials reported, as ...Thousands march in Guatemala to pressure president to resign
Tens of thousands of Guatemalans took to the streets on Thursday to demand the resignation of President Otto Perez, who has refused ...Colombia, Venezuela recall ambassadors amid border tension
Colombia and Venezuela recalled their ambassadors for consultations, amid mounting tensions that began nearly a week ago when Caracas closed off their ...