World - South America

Mar 5, 2009, 11:00 am

Colombia extradited a former paramilitary chief, implicated in thousands of murders, to the U.S. on drugs charges.

Feb 19, 2009, 1:00 pm

Chile's Chaiten Volcano spewed a vast cloud of ash Thursday in what appeared to be a partial collapse of its cone.

Feb 16, 2009, 1:00 pm

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's referendum win puts him closer to his goal of ruling for another decade or more.

Feb 12, 2009, 12:00 pm

At least three officers and four civilians were killed when a police patrol was ambushed by an armed group.

Feb 10, 2009, 2:00 pm

The U.N. refugee agency said that Colombia should investigate the killings of a group of indigenous people.

Feb 6, 2009, 2:00 pm

Battered by military setbacks, Colombia's FARC rebels are freeing hostages in an attempt to gain political ground.

Feb 4, 2009, 6:00 am

Colombia's FARC rebels freed a former politician held hostage for more than seven years.

Jan 28, 2009, 3:00 pm

Venezuela's Pres. Chavez is firing up voters before a referendum on his ambition to rule the country indefinitely.

Jan 23, 2009, 12:00 pm

Bolivia's president wants to change the constitution so he can run for another term in office.

Jan 16, 2009, 4:00 pm

Venezuelans vote next month in a referendum that would allow Pres. Hugo Chavez to govern for as long as he wins elections.

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