5 Gunmen Killed in Shootout With Mexican Soldiers
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Five gunmen died in a shootout with soldiers in the border city of Reynosa early Friday, the latest of a series of clashes between troops and alleged drug traffickers in northeastern Mexico, authorities said. feeds.nytimes.com |
A Priest’s Legacy Survives, and Divides, in Mexico
Despite revelations about sexual abuse by the Rev. Marcial Maciel Degollado, founder of the Legionaries of Christ, his influence remains powerful in his home country. feeds.nytimes.com |
Nike Agrees to Help Laid-Off Workers in Honduras
Student groups had pressed Nike to pay severance that the two subcontractors in Honduras had failed to pay. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chávez Allies Win Majority, but Foes Make Gains
Opponents of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela won enough congressional seats to challenge his grip on power. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mine Saga in Chile Captivates Bolivians
The struggle to rescue the trapped miners, one of whom is Bolivian, is enthralling not just Chile but Bolivia. feeds.nytimes.com |