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

30/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Mourning in Santa Maria

Brazil mourns the 235 victims of the fire that tore through a Santa Maria nightclub. Amid the grief, many are raising questions about public safety standards. Next, as US President Barack Obama promises to shake up immigration laws, we report from Arizona where many suspected illegal immigrants are in jail. Finally, we look at how alcohol could be finally served in a "dry" town in Maryland.

23/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Barack Obama, season 2

Barack Obama had an upbeat message this week as he was sworn in for a second term as US president. Tens of thousands were there in Washington DC to hear it. Next, the anniversary of Roe vs Wade stirs up strong emotions in the United States. Finally, Kathryn Bigelow's account of the capture of Bin Laden gets backs up in Hollywood and Washington alike.

16/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Lance Armstrong opens up to Oprah

In the United States, disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong bares all to Oprah Winfrey in a widely anticipated TV interview. Next, three years after the earthquake, we find out why so many Haitians are still living in makeshift shelters. Finally, we head to Florida where it’s man versus the deadly Burmese python. That's right: a month-long hunting contest is taking place in a bid to rid the Everglades wetlands of this invasive and dangerous species.

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09/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

The new faces of the Obama administration

US President Barack Obama comes under Republican fire over his choice of Defence Secretary, Chuck Hagel. In Venezuela, the political future is increasingly uncertain, with Hugo Chavez now in hospital in Cuba for over a month. Finally, in Quebec, twenty-two people are arrested following a maple syrup heist.

02/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

US economy narrowly avoids fiscal cliff

Republicans and Democrats battled right up to the last moment but finally struck a last-minute deal to stop the US economy from falling over a cliff. Meanwhile, a home in the United States is now an impossible dream for Russian orphans as President Putin brings in a new law. Finally, the number of Mexicans crossing illegally into the United States drops sharply - we take a look at some of the reasons why.