The Americas

The Peruvian government said that it will likely take three more days to rescue nine miners trapped inside a tunnel after a landslide last Thursday.

Rescue workers in Peru said they are attempting to free nine miners trapped alive for two days in the southern portion of the country

Colombia’s FARC rebels denied reports that it has been weakened.

Cuba should “strive to build a renewed and open society, a better society, one more worthy of humanity.”

Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cuba on Monday; the first time a pontiff has done so since Pope John Paul II’s visit in 1997.

Peru called off a visit from a British warship, the HMS Montrose, on Tuesday.

With natural disasters exacting devastating financial tolls around the world, Mexico is investing hundreds of millions in preventive measures against drought and climate change.

Thousands of Haitians living in camps have been forcefully evicted by local authorities and face other human rights abuses, Amnesty International said on January 12.

Haiti’s Nov. 8 elections were valid despite serious irregularities including reports of violence and fraud, says the Organisation of American States.

Haitian popstar Michel Martelly announced he is running for the country’s upcoming presidential election.

Voters took to the polls on Sunday in a close contest.