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While I have never heard of this site before, the article is written well by author Andres Oppenheimer who is a Miami Herald syndicated columnist and a member of The Miami Herald team that won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize. There are no spelling errors, and the information is organized in a logical manner. He sites outside sources, and structures his ideas well. All this leads me to believe this is credible source.

While this source has no specific author, it is published on a notoriously reliable source The Economist. The article outlines where Latin America falls short in its economic growth, and reason why it continues to do so. It contains informative bar graphs which are a nice addition help illustrate the article's objectives.

Although this article does not present its author, it comes from a trusted source, The World Bank. Published a few years ago on February 27, 2007, the article provides relevant and well-cited examples and information on the status of indigenous people in Latin America. Also, the article is organized into clear sections, making it easy to follow as a reader. In addition, it offers further information (reports, case studies, an interview, a video, and working links to other websites) . Overall, I would say this website is an excellent resource.

This reputable New York Times article is by regular contributor Jens Erik Gould who has firsthand knowledge as a correspondent in Venezuela. It asserts that Latin America's high crime/murder rate impairs economic growth. It was published a few years ago (October 17, 2006) but is full of well-cited, very illuminating facts and convincing evidence that still seems relevant. A solid, detailed source I recommend.

Published May 14th 2010, this article has no single author but instead has the semi-obscure organization's name in the byline: "Big News Network.com." It summarizes an Organization of American States (OAS) report on global crime rates but has no link to this source. Also, the low-quality graphics and overall site design, big font, and low-level grammar are a little suspicious.