Guatemalan war rape victims break silence in genocide trial
Former Guatemalan dictator Jose Efrain Rios Montt stands trial for crimes against humanity as Mayan women share gruesome tales of sexual violence
Ill woman with malformed fetus stirs El Salvador abortion debate
The influence of the Catholic Church remains strong and abortion is still illegal in El Salvador
Colombian journalist in line of fire for exposing corruption
Over past 30 years, 120 Colombian journalists killed, but latest attempt to silence a reporter - who exposed country’s military prison as “holiday resort” for its privileged detainees - has failed
Paraguay’s Cartes – the man to lead anti-corruption efforts?
Paraguay is the second most corrupt country in South America, according to Transparency International’s 2012 corruption perceptions index
Tens of thousands face eviction from Haiti camps – Amnesty
Thousands of Haitians still living in tent camps after the January 2010 earthquake literally being illegally evicted by private landowners and police
Tens of thousands of families stuck in Haiti camps - IOM
Shortages of foreign aid and housing leave nearly 67,000 families with "no prospect" of moving to new homes
Colombia's FARC rebels should clear mines - group
Colombia is one of the most mine-scarred countries in the world
Inequality, impunity mar Colombia's rights record -VP
Colombian vice president, speaking ahead of review of country's rights record at U.N., also said protecting human rights was part of Colombia's quest for peace.
Can a smart bracelet protect human rights defenders?
Civil Rights Defenders, a Swedish rights group, hopes a bracelet with GPS will help protect workers who are at risk of assault or kidnapping
How U.S. aid spent in Haiti "opaque as ever" - think tank
Report says much of USAID's $1.15 billion aid to Haiti awarded to U.S. businesses relying on contractors who hire subcontractors. Only 0.7 percent has gone to Haitian businesses or organisations.