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A patrol car is seen through a fence on the US-Mexican border in El Paso, Texas (file photo).

Indian, Brazilian Nationals Sentenced in US for Human Smuggling

Prosecutors say the two charged Indian citizens up to $60,000 for providing them passage into the United States
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Former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla listens to verdict in human rights abuse trial, Cordoba, Dec. 22, 2010.

Former Argentine Dictator Videla Dies in Prison

Rights expert says 'dirty war' secrets die with 87-year-old military junta chief, who was unrepentant to end about kidnappings, killings
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Every Sunday from April through October, Rolling Thunder volunteers gather to wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall. (VOA/J. Taboh)

Video Cleaning Vietnam Memorial Proves Healing for Veterans

Rolling Thunder volunteers clean wall once a month from April through October
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President of the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI), Marta Maria do Amaral Azevedo (R), participates in a debate about the situation of indigenous people and issues that affect these communities, in Brasilia, April 18, 2013.

Brazil Indians occupy cattle ranch in widening land dispute

Terena Indians' occupation of former congressman's ranch is the latest flashpoint in the clash between agriculture and indiginous policies
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Resigned Foreign Minister of Peru Rafael Roncagliolo (2012 photo)

Peru Foreign Minister Quits Over Health After Venezuela Spat

Official says Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo resigns over health reasons
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Offices of British investment firm Coral Capital Group are closed and cordoned off with Cuban police crime scene tape, Havana, Oct. 14, 2011.

Cuba Readies Corruption Trials of Western Businessmen

Cases involving charges against Canadian, British executives have strained diplomatic relations
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