John Otis

Venezuelan opposition members are uneasy with new oil deals with the U.S., worried that agreements with authoritarian regime in Caracas could undermine democratic progress.

Chevron's $7 billion Venezuela bet deepens U.S. ties to the country's oil industry. Critics say the deal poses risks to democracy and could fuel discontent over Washington's embrace of the government.

Rescues of people buried under rubble after a massive earthquake struck Colombia are becoming less frequent three days after the temblor. Local authorities are doing what they can for survivors.

Rescue workers are struggling to find survivors amid the concrete and debris after a powerful earthquake hit western Colombia. At least 170 people died, and that is number likely to rise.

After twin earthquakes killed thousands, Venezuela's recovery effort has pushed another crisis into the background: the fight for a return to democracy.

In Venezuela, international emergency crews — including a team from LA — are working tirelessly to reach people still missing after last week's devastating earthquakes.

Three days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, rescue teams race against time amid mounting casualties, strained relief efforts, and mounting criticism of the governments response.

Two powerful earthquakes have struck central Venezuela, toppling buildings in Caracas and sending residents into the streets.

Voters head to a runoff in Colombia Sunday between candidates offering sharply different approaches to armed groups, with the frontrunner calling for intensified military action over peace talks

Far from Colombia's tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Once off-limits during conflict, they now draw adventurous visitors to rare wildlife, sacred sites and vast views.