t's been more than 100 years since most Latin American countries secured their independence. Yet the region and its resources remain subject to exploitation by the rest of the world.

-- by Akilah Johnson, The Washington Post:

-- by Maria Sachetti, The Washington Post:

-- by Glenn Kessler, The Washington Post:

“Democrats also want to register illegal aliens [to vote].”

-- by Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News:

-- by Rebecca Shabad and Alex Moe, NBC News:

-- by Nick Miroff, Karen DeYoung and Kevin Sieff, The Washington Post:

-- Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post:

-- by Jorge Carrasco, Noticias Telemundo:

Diego considers himself fortunate.

-- by Tony Romm, The Washington Post: