| Chavez Raises Sword Before Militia Loyalists CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez urged thousands of gun-toting militia troops Tuesday to be ready to fight for his socialist government, telling them that opponents may be plotting to oust or kill him. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | THE AMERICAS: Mexico: Candidate Faces Charges A gubernatorial candidate from the coastal state of Quintana Roo, which includes Cancún, was arrested for drug trafficking, money laundering and organized crime. feeds.nytimes.com |
Hostages Released After Gunmen Invade Rio Hotel Guests and staff members were held hostage, then freed after a brief standoff with the police. feeds.nytimes.com |
Miners' Escape Shaft Reinforced, Rescue Nears Mining minister says the rescue operation is targeted to begin Wednesday and will take two days voanews.com |
13 Dead in Attack on House in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Ciudad Juárez, opposite El Paso, has become one of the world’s deadliest cities, largely because of a turf war between the Sinaloa and Juárez drug cartels. nytimes.com |