United States and Pakistan: it's complicated

Pakistan and the United States have been trading barbs in the wake of the killing of Osama Bin Laden. We take a look at this turbulent relationship. We also head to the Mexican state of Sinaloa where corn has become a much sought-after commodity by drug dealers. Finally, find out which famous drink is turning 125 years old this week.

THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Laura Baines

Presenter

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.

21/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Wikileaks: Bradley Manning in the dock

Julian Assange is in Europe so will Private Bradley Manning take all the heat for the Wikileaks cables that embarrassed the US government last year? Meanwhile, Americans welcome home the troops as the US wraps up the war in Iraq. Finally, we look at Argentina's economy ten years after its collapse. Could Europe learn any lessons from their experience?

14/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

The GOP Iowa debate

It's a close call between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich as the race hots up in the US for the Republican Party nomination. Meanwhile, a former army man takes the reigns of power in Peru amid ongoing social unrest. Finally, hoards of Spaniards bid adios to the financial crisis as they seek to make a new life thanks to Brazil's booming economy.

07/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Newt Gingrich: a new frontrunner to face Mitt Romney

Could it be Gingrich versus Obama in 2012? The controversial former speaker of the house is the new frontrunner to lead the Republicans. Meanwhile, there is no crisis in Canada. The country has enviable growth and low unemployment, thanks to the previous government's austerity measures. Finally, thousands of US troops enjoy home comforts as the first soldiers return home from Afghanistan.