Ecuador Journalist Convicted of Insulting Official
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) -- A district court judge convicted a newspaper editorial writer Friday of insulting the head of the Ecuador government's National Financial Corp. and sentenced him to three years in prison. feeds.nytimes.com |
Colombia Detains Congressman for Alleged Drug Ties
BOGOTA (AP) -- Colombian authorities have detained a lawmaker with ties to President Alvaro Uribe on allegations of receiving drug money. feeds.nytimes.com |
P.R.I., Once-Dominant Mexican Party, Appears Resurgent
Despite attempts by Mexico’s drug lords to hijack the process, Mexico’s voters still turned out in relatively large numbers in local elections over the weekend. nytimes.com |
Pentagon Eases Some Rules on Guantánamo Coverage
The military reached a significant compromise with news organizations after expelling four reporters. feeds.nytimes.com |
Colombian Senator, Accused of Aiding Rebels, Is Dismissed
Piedad Córdoba, who gained international attention by brokering the release of hostages who had been held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, was barred from public service for 18 years. feeds.nytimes.com |