Is a human smuggling "marketing strategy" behind exodus of child migrants to the US?
'Coyotes' tell Central American families that children travelling alone won't be sent back
Colombia’s war widows look to Santos to fulfil dreams
Santos has vowed to pursue a peace deal with Colombia's Marxist FARC rebels
Will millions of Colombian war victims get truth and justice?
For those who have lost loved ones, truth and an apology mean more than money
Colombia’s 'Rigo' - from war victim to cycling sporting hero
Rigo's life story reflects the suffering and resilience of many Colombians during the nation’s 50-year war
Peace talks at stake as Colombia goes to runoff vote
Will Colombia choose a president who will continue peace talks or one who will suspend them?
Colombia soul searches on reconciliation and peace ahead of election
Amid a closely fought presidential race and a peace process, Colombians are considering if they are ready to forgive FARC and other armed groups for their war crimes
Is wartime rape inevitable?
While in Sierra Leone and Colombia it is well-documented that all warring factions have carried out sexual violence, in some wars not all sides do
Learning its lesson, “seismic” Chile responds quickly to quake
Lightning response to quake allowed residents living in northern coastal areas enough time to evacuate their homes and seek higher ground
Helped by quotas, more women enter Latin American politics
Thanks to the quota system adopted by 16 Latin American countries, more women are entering national legislatures and this could in time bring a new focus on women's, social, environmental and educational issues
Buying votes with cash, beer and bricks in Colombia’s upcoming parliamentary elections?
When election season swings around, candidates dish out rice and plantain, offer bricks and roof tiles, and even throw beer parties so citizens cast ballots under the influence