Haiti's president launches plans to restore army
HAITI - Haitian President Michel Martelly says he is setting up a commission to study plans for a new security force, 16 years after the military was abolished.
11/18/2011 - By BBC News

Medellin Mafia Boss Captured by Colombian Police
MEDELLIN, Colombia - Police in the Colombian city of Medellin have reported the arrest of one of the leaders of the criminal gang the Oficina de Envigado.
11/18/2011 - By Ronan Graham

Mexico to Use Drones Against Drug Cartels
MEXICO - Mexico’s Navy announced plans to deploy unmanned planes in support of government operations against drug cartels, starting March 2012.
11/17/2011 - Jeanna Cullinan

FARC Choose Military Rather Than Political Leader
COLOMBIA - Colombia's hopes for a peaceful solution to the 47 year civil conflict may have suffered a setback, after the FARC opted for a military, rather than a political, figure as their new commander-in-chief.
11/15/2011 - Jeremy McDermott

US informant offers rare view of Mexican drug cartel
CHICAGO — A US drug dealer turned informant has provided a rare view into the top ranks of Mexico's powerful Sinaloa cartel, detailing a plot to attack US and Mexican government targets, new court filings reveal.
11/15/2011 - Mira Oberman (AFP)

Brazilian commandos occupy Rio's biggest slum
RIO DE JANEIRO — Hundreds of elite police units backed by armored military vehicles and helicopters marched into Rio's largest slum before dawn Sunday, the most ambitious operation yet to bring security to a seaside city long known for its violence.
11/13/2011 - MSNBC News