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Mexico struggles to sort self-defense forces from cartels as players switch sides

For a man who faked his own death by posing with red paint running down his neck and who has recorded a video tell-all to be sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration in the event he is murdered, José Santiago Valencia Sandoval seems to lead a remarkably stress-free life.

Venzuelan opposition fears US sanctions would backfire

CARACAS, Venezuela – Even as frustrated opposition leaders iced their talks with President Nicolás Maduro in the past week, they expressed little support for possible U.S. sanctions against top Venezuelan officials and business associates of his government.

Search called off for British yachtsmen missing in Atlantic

LONDON – The search for four Britons missing in the North Atlantic Ocean was called off Sunday, three days after their yacht began taking on water.

Costa Rica police seize nearly 2 tons of cocaine this weekend

Costa Rica's battle with international drug traffickers continued this weekend with the Saturday seizure of 1.7 tons of cocaine during two early-morning raids near both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

Tamarindo Airport closed due to safety concerns

Air traffic to and from the Guanacaste beach town of Tamarindo has been temporarily suspended due to growing safety concerns regarding the state of the runway.

Diego Godín, of La Sele rival Uruguay, delivers La Liga title to Atlético Madrid for first time in 18 years

Atlético Madrid claimed their first Spanish league crown in 18 years after coming from behind to draw 1-1 away at rival Barcelona on Saturday. Costa Rica will face goal hero Diego Godín and Uruguay in the World Cup on June 14.

Dual exhibit explores cartel violence, family history

To understand the exhibit, you should know its bloody background: In 2011, a group of drug dealers showed up at a farm in Guatemala, rounded up the farm workers, and cut off their heads.

Drug trafficking accord with FARC rebels stirs debate among Colombia experts

With Colombia’s May 25 presidential elections only a week away, it appears that Marxist rebels have reached a landmark accord with the government of President Juan Manuel Santos to cooperate in the fight against drug trafficking.

Social conservative lawmakers incensed over LGBT flag at Casa Presidencial

Social Conservative lawmakers lashed out at President Luis Guillermo Solís’ decision to fly the rainbow flag of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movement Friday, saying that that the leader’s decision “provoked” Christian politicians.

Costa Rica’s top prosecutor: Judicial branch must get better at policing drug cartel influence

Mexican and Colombian drug cartels have infiltrated Costa Rica's judicial system, the country's top prosecutor said Friday, following the arrest of a high-profile judge accused of working for drug traffickers.

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