Latin America
David Adams is the Latin America correspondent for the St. Petersburg Times. His articles appear in the World & Nation section of the newspaper and website.


July 27, 2007: Still Castro's Cuba, but not same one
July 6, 2007: Labor leader: a perilous job
June 18, 2007: Colombia shaken as paramilitary leaders testify
May 25, 2007: Castro recovers health, but not role
May 19, 2007: In Bradenton, hope from Colombia
May 15, 2007: Chavez, Castro bash U.S. ethanol plan
May 12, 2007: Freed anti-Castro figure still target of FBI inquiry
May 9, 2007: Judge cites deceit, tosses Posada case
May 4, 2007: Colombia aid gets new scrutiny
April 29, 2007: Tension in its making
April 29, 2007: Rough Cut
April 29, 2007: Wonder why this wonder car exists
April 21, 2007: Exiled Cuban militant gets a muted welcome home
March 31, 2007: Marathon, state seek ethanol compromise
March 29, 2007: Florida, biofuels are 'natural' chums
March 28, 2007: When the race car engines roar, the air whispers ... Jiffy Pop
March 12, 2007: Mexico expects 'more' from U.S.
March 5, 2007: Jeb Bush encouraged brother to pursue ethanol
March 4, 2007: Bush to forge fuel pact in Brazil
February 17, 2007: Looking for an alternative
February 16, 2007: Looking for an alternative
February 13, 2007: A healthy swap: doctors for oil
February 8, 2007: Biofuel push may take root in Ga.
February 7, 2007: Biofuel push may take root in Ga.
February 6, 2007: State can squeeze energy use and grow
February 3, 2007: Climate changes would test Florida
January 25, 2007: Bush energy plan hangs on making more biofuel
January 24, 2007: Bush energy plan hangs on making more biofuel
January 23, 2007: Global warming, meet your new adversary
January 23, 2007: Bush's speech to encourage biofuels
January 22, 2007: Global warming, meet your new adversary
January 15, 2007: Cuba's economy rife with corruption
January 14, 2007: Cuba's economy rife with corruption
January 10, 2007: Communism's new champion
January 6, 2007: Cuba's entrepreneurs hope their time has come
December 19, 2006: Bush will devote energy to ethanol
December 18, 2006: Dissidents say it's time to open talks
December 17, 2006: Once foes, now allies for future of Cuba
December 3, 2006: Castro a no-show at his own parade
November 21, 2006: With Fidel Castro fading from view, what's really next for the island?
November 20, 2006: With Castro fading from view, what's really next?
November 16, 2006: Report puts aid to Cuba under microscope
November 14, 2006: Parties might find common ground on energy concerns
November 13, 2006: Parties might find common ground on energy concerns
November 7, 2006: Ortega makes comeback in Nicaragua's elections
November 4, 2006: U.S. fears Ortega win in Nicaragua
October 21, 2006: Some manage to say 'no? to nuclear aims
October 19, 2006: Conservatives make gains in Latin America
October 15, 2006: Economics sanctions come with risks
October 14, 2006: Economics sanctions come with risks
October 9, 2006: Dispute over election keeps Mexico on edge
October 8, 2006: Dispute over election keeps Mexico on edge
October 7, 2006: Oil exec pushes greener energy
September 26, 2006: Citgo bedeviled by fiery speech
September 21, 2006: Energy is in the air
September 10, 2006: Cradle of innovation
September 9, 2006: Miami media scandal not a shock
September 9, 2006: Cradle of innovation
September 6, 2006: Winner declared in Mexico election
September 1, 2006: Florida's next crop: biofuels?
August 25, 2006: Gov. Bush puts clout behind use of biofuel
August 24, 2006: Gov. Bush interview transcript
August 16, 2006: U.S. on Cuba: slow and steady
August 15, 2006: U.S. on Cuba: slow and steady
August 13, 2006: Raul: He's the pragmatic Castro
August 12, 2006: Raul: He's the practical Castro
August 5, 2006: In Cuba, the calm belies a 'crisis'
July 24, 2006: For Mexicans, democracy at a crossroads
July 5, 2006: Book is bad, but ban it?
July 4, 2006: Book is bad, but ban it?
June 26, 2006: Economy stars in Mexico's vote
June 25, 2006: Economy stars in Mexico's vote
June 24, 2006: Group didn't bother us, neighbors say
June 11, 2006: Castro, before and after
May 30, 2006: Courts overwhelmed by immigration cases
May 29, 2006: Courts overwhelmed by immigration cases
May 20, 2006: Walking a fine line on wall
May 19, 2006: Walking a fine line on wall
May 19, 2006: Singer's legacy is her life
May 13, 2006: Is left losing sway in Latin America?
May 13, 2006: Is "hard" left losing sway in Latin America?
May 7, 2006: He looks like Fidel, but gets more laughs
May 3, 2006: Energy takeover puts Bolivia in a not-very exclusive club
May 2, 2006: A deeper canal holds promise
May 1, 2006: A deeper canal holds promise
April 27, 2006: His grim plea: Asylum, or I die
April 26, 2006: His grim plea: Asylum, or I die
April 25, 2006: Coca fields: half-empty or half-full?
April 18, 2006: Mission to Haiti loses a founder
April 17, 2006: To L.A. and back
April 17, 2006: Threat of Central American gangs is growing
March 30, 2006: A drive to improvise
March 19, 2006: A bold move: exile to elite
March 13, 2006: Haiti's hip-hop helper
March 12, 2006: Haiti's hip-hop helper
February 28, 2006: Aristide's last days
February 27, 2006: Terror's turning point
February 17, 2006: Election crisis ends with new Haiti leader
February 16, 2006: Promised bridge-builder elected head of troubled nation
February 14, 2006: Haitians protest shrinking lead
February 13, 2006: Haitians cry foul over vote counts
February 8, 2006: Steadfast Haitians turn out for vote
February 7, 2006: Ex-leader still enigma as Haitians cast ballots
February 3, 2006: In slums of Haiti, a vote for security
February 2, 2006: Locals hope vote will help end violence
February 2, 2006: Biofuel will require lots of green
January 17, 2006: Haitian jail, 6 months, no charges
January 16, 2006: Jailed priest awaits charges, medical care
January 15, 2006: What threat Miami 'spies'?
January 10, 2006: Bridge isn't far enough for Cubans
January 4, 2006: The climate is ideal for biofuels
December 24, 2005: GAO: Data too fuzzy to measure drug war
December 20, 2005: Vote signals Bolivian left turn
December 17, 2005: Virtues of ethanol look good to Florida
December 17, 2005: As Bolivians go to polls, U.S. watches, worries
December 8, 2005: Air marshals kill man in Miami jetway
December 6, 2005: Chavez sweeps Venezuela vote
December 5, 2005: Fuel breakthrough still sputters
November 24, 2005: Is oil offer kind or cunning?
November 23, 2005: U.S. charges long-detained citizen
November 17, 2005: Haiti struggles on path to democracy
November 9, 2005: Struggling over sugar
November 5, 2005: Bush finds fight over free trade
November 3, 2005: Haiti, up close and personal
November 1, 2005: 2 storms, similar paths, 2 fates
October 30, 2005: Covert, or just clumsy?
October 25, 2005: In Miami-Dade, storm unleashes a nasty surprise
October 20, 2005: Texas businessman returns to Haiti for presidential run
October 20, 2005: Report blames U.S., Cuba for policies
October 17, 2005: Ethanol: Is it the answer?
October 11, 2005: Airport rules pigeonhole Cuban exile
October 11, 2005: Law from the inside out
October 6, 2005: For U.S., Lula's the likable Latin leftist
September 18, 2005: America's new face to the rest of world
September 11, 2005: Martinez breaks rank on snubbing Cuban aid
September 6, 2005: Cuba, previously a 'threat,' drops from radar
August 31, 2005: Haiti police accused in soccer killings
August 26, 2005: With loss of a blimp over Keys, TV Marti takes another hit
August 24, 2005: TV evangelist to U.S.: Kill Chavez
August 22, 2005: From paradise to paradox in Aruba
August 16, 2005: Old missiles raising new concerns for U.S.
August 15, 2005: Spy retrial brings out Cuban exiles' restraint
August 8, 2005: Latin America's balanced/biased voice
August 4, 2005: As leader meets Bush, 'Plan Colombia' on table
July 30, 2005: What pushed politician over the edge?
July 24, 2005: Returning home to a wounded Britain
July 3, 2005: Don't cross the line
July 3, 2005: A Haitian success turns sour
June 23, 2005: Danger arises from all quarters in Haiti
June 8, 2005: U.S. indifference toward Latin America evident at forum
June 7, 2005: Bush to OAS: Free trade will aid Americas
June 6, 2005: Rice: OAS must defend democracy
June 5, 2005: ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox... Univision?
May 30, 2005: The slow road to hope in Juarez
May 28, 2005: U.S. draws criticism for Haiti pullback
May 20, 2005: Terrorism suspect charged with entering U.S. illegally
May 18, 2005: Cuban 'terrorist' arrested in Miami
May 9, 2005: City's crime creeps to twin
May 7, 2005: Former U.S. ally on hunger strike in Haitian jail
April 17, 2005: Make a pilgrimage to Leon
April 11, 2005: DR-CAFTA: NAFTA's ugly stepsister?
April 11, 2005: Misconduct probe may hurt nominee
April 9, 2005: Cuban exile linked to terrorism wants haven in U.S.
April 3, 2005: For Haiti, relief is a long time in coming
April 2, 2005: Colombian drug crop unchanged
March 30, 2005: When 'tainted' money's frozen, who pays for lawyers?
March 24, 2005: Venezuela moves on land plan
March 19, 2005: Drug case is a royal mystery
March 14, 2005: Rumble over rum
March 6, 2005: What price peace?
February 25, 2005: Haiti loses bright, laughing voice
February 7, 2005: Cutting an oil artery
January 24, 2005: Venezuela's new revolution centers on land
January 9, 2005: Brazil's 'Imperial City'
January 3, 2005: Danilo's war
January 3, 2005: Why Colombia?
January 1, 2005: Outfoxing Microsoft
December 26, 2004: Doctor dispenses hope to HIV/AIDS patients in Haiti
December 20, 2004: Next Haiti conflict 'only beginning'
December 11, 2004: Chile to pay survivors of its 'dirty war'
December 5, 2004: Kingpin's fall may not slow drug trade
November 30, 2004: Haitian returned to uncertain future
November 26, 2004: Mistrust stole Bolivia's shot at reform
November 19, 2004: Haitian pastor dies on U.S. doorstep
November 18, 2004: Woman, official cause controversy in Colombia
November 16, 2004: Cuban troupe defects in Las Vegas
November 15, 2004: Advocates: Haitians deserve refuge
October 10, 2004: Rum maker concocts mix for social reform
September 26, 2004: Storm, strife add up to 'infernal year'
September 23, 2004: In devastated Haiti, a struggle just to survive
September 12, 2004: Historic church grotto draws Key West's faithful
September 11, 2004: Islanders flee Florida Keys in staggered, steady stream
September 11, 2004: Ivan jogs slightly west, may avoid direct hit on Keys
August 26, 2004: More and more Marias
August 25, 2004: Chavez threatens U.S. influence more than ever
August 19, 2004: Help for poor sways voters in Venezuela
August 17, 2004: Venezuelans vote to keep Chavez
August 16, 2004: Throngs inundate polling stations for Chavez recall
August 15, 2004: Venezuelan president's recall vote today
August 8, 2004: In Haiti, truth veiled by rumor, suspicion
August 8, 2004: Enough is enough, says Haiti's leader
June 5, 2004: Venezuela's leader relents on recall under pressure
May 31, 2004: Strike at rebel leaders turns tide in Colombia
May 7, 2004: Tightened rules aim to squeeze Castro
May 6, 2004: Scandal alienates Mexico, Cuba
April 30, 2004: Bush considers cutting Cuban exiles' cash sent home
April 12, 2004: Anatomy of a ragtag rebellion
April 3, 2004: Taint of drugs reaching Haiti's upper echelons
March 30, 2004: Florida banks part of lawsuit involving Dominican financier
March 13, 2004: Ending Haiti turmoil merely a beginning
March 8, 2004: Gunmen kill six at rally in Haiti; Marines fire back
March 4, 2004: In Haiti, filthy riches
March 3, 2004: Marines watch as Haiti turns wild
March 2, 2004: Confusion rules Haiti; rebels rejoice
March 1, 2004: A brand-new man
March 1, 2004: In streets, anarchy and joy
March 1, 2004: Tense diplomacy led to exit
February 29, 2004: U.S. history in Haiti: hands-on or hands-off
February 28, 2004: Haiti teeters near anarchy
February 24, 2004: Marines land in Haiti to protect U.S. Embassy
February 23, 2004: Rebels sweep through Haiti with eyes on capital
February 22, 2004: His turn to run?
February 10, 2004: 'Uprising of the people' engulfing Haiti's north
January 2, 2004: A world away, family remains at rebels' mercy
December 29, 2003: Protests, violence dampen Haiti's joy
December 27, 2003: From Playmate to angel
November 22, 2003: Trade talks conclude uneventfully
November 9, 2003: In Colombia, priest gives it his all - and his life
November 8, 2003: Ex-dictator seeks presidency in Guatemala
November 2, 2003: Home of free trade
October 21, 2003: A fan for all seasons
October 21, 2003: New Latin America movement: mass discontent
September 22, 2003: A city redeemed?
September 22, 2003: A city redeemed?
August 24, 2003: Human rights reform crumbles in Mexico
August 22, 2003: U.S. indicts Cubans for shooting down exiles
August 18, 2003: Airport detentions are letter imperfect
August 15, 2003: Finding his voice
August 13, 2003: Jamaican statues a little too inspiring
August 10, 2003: For Cuban-Americans, more empty promises
August 7, 2003: Drug planes can again be shot down
July 30, 2003: Justice rides in on back of military aid
July 26, 2003: 'It's like I never existed'
July 20, 2003: Colombia walks hesitantly on road to peace
July 19, 2003: Cuban hijackings create conundrum for U.S.
June 18, 2003: Bristling art dealer paints herself as a victim
June 7, 2003: Cuban repression pulls U.S., EU closer
May 30, 2003: Step daddy
May 29, 2003: Former Colombian drug lord found guilty
May 28, 2003: Former drug lord's fate rests with jury
May 25, 2003: Book paints picture of tough Mexican first lady
May 23, 2003: Loot points to troops' poverty
May 11, 2003: Repercussions become real for Latin America countries
May 8, 2003: Trial begins for 'king of cocaine'
May 5, 2003: Family business
May 5, 2003: Family business
May 5, 2003: Family business
May 4, 2003: Plan Colombia, extradition and informers
May 4, 2003: Dr. B and Group 43
April 20, 2003: Crackdown on dissent a Cuban question mark
April 6, 2003: Reclaiming rural Colombia
April 2, 2003: Hijacked plane lands in Key West

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