Carlos Slim, richest man in the world

Watch out Bill Gates, Carlos Slim is here. The Mexican tycoon has become the first person from a developing nation to be named the world's richest man. Also in Mexico, the murders of 3 people linked to the U-S consulate have drawn renewed attention to the rising drug-related violence in Ciudad Juarez. And, as U.S First Lady Michelle Obama takes on obesity, our correspondent sends us a report from the city that for years was known as the fattest in America.

THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Programme prepared by Mathieu Sarfati and Gregory White

Laura Baines

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01/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

US elections: retired voters top political agenda

Mitt Romney extends his lead in the Republican primary race with a convincing win in Florida. We visit this state where the over-60s have a powerful voice in politics. Next, it’s a battle to survive in rural Mexico, where the worst drought in decades has hit indigenous people hard. Finally, we take a look at a new law that requires porn stars to protect themselves on set.

25/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Republican primary: open season for negative ads

We catch up with the Republican presidential campaign, as the remaining candidates head to Florida where the attacks are getting increasingly personal. Plus, oil around the Falklands reignites an unresolved dispute between the UK and Argentina. Finally, Mexico City is losing its battle with garbage. We hold our noses and bring you a special report from one of the most crowded places on earth.

18/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

US elections: changes to early voting laws

We have all the latest on the race to the White House as the Republican Party gears up to pick its Presidential challenger to Barack Obama. Next, compensation at last for the thousands of American women sterilized against their will in North Carolina. Finally, two years after the devastating earthquake, our team heads to Haiti to find out what became of the billions of dollars promised in aid to rebuild the country.

11/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Mitt Romney, a man under fire

South Carolina prepares to vote in the Republican nomination campaign, with front-runner Mitt Romney hoping to win over the party's heart. Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits allies in South America. And children on the frontline of the war between the Colombian government and FARC rebels learn how to survive, and how not to get involved.

04/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Iowa caucus: Romney ekes out 8-vote win over Santorum

With just eight votes between them, Mitt Romney pips Rick Santorum to the post as the winner of the US Iowa caucus. Meanwhile, the Democrats focus on getting out the youth vote, as our correspondents in Miami have been finding out. Finally, we look at why tourists have disappeared from Acapulco, one of Mexico's premier resorts.

- Haiti earthquake - Mexico - obesity

Carlos Slim, richest man in the world

US elections: retired voters top political agenda

Republican primary: open season for negative ads

US elections: changes to early voting laws

Mitt Romney, a man under fire

Iowa caucus: Romney ekes out 8-vote win over Santorum

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