Tragedy Made Her A Fighter — And The Star Of An 11-Minute Film
Her life had spiraled out of control: school dropout, pregnant, parents kicked her out, baby died. Find out how Rosa Coj Bocel of Guatemala fought back.
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Voters In Poland, Guatemala And Argentina Surprise Establishment Candidates
Polish and Guatemalan voters have decisively rejected their current leadership, while Argentina is headed for a run-off. Candidates from the right won in Switzerland.
A TV Star CAN Beat A Former First Lady (In Guatemala)
The Central American country's elections are eerily similar to a scenario that could play out next year, you know, if there's a Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton face-off.
The Girl Who Broke Free: Building A New Life In America #15Girls
Rosi loves shopping at H&M and teasing her dad. It took years of therapy and tears to put her nightmare behind her. At age 13, she was forced to marry a man twice her age.
What's Luck Got To Do With Health Care? A Heck Of A Lot
It's true for all of us. The choice of a doctor, for example, can make a tremendous difference. For those who live in remote spots and in poor countries, good luck is even more critical.
Guatemalan President Resigns, Is Jailed Amid Corruption Scandal
Prosecutors charge that Otto Pérez Molina was involved in a scheme that gave businesses breaks on import tariffs in exchange for bribes. Lawmakers voted Wednesday to lift his immunity to prosecution.
Meet The 15-Year-Old From Rural Guatemala Who Addressed The U.N.
Back in 2012, Emelin asked the mayor to help the girls of her town. He laughed in her face. But she didn't give up. This week, she told the U.N. General Assembly about her efforts.
Dogged By Controversy, A Jewish Sect Is On The Move Again
Members of Lev Tahor left Canada with trail of allegations of child abuse. Then leaders of the Guatemalan village where they settled asked them to leave. The sect is again looking for a new home.
Deportation Threat Doesn't Diminish Young Migrants' U.S. Hopes
The U.S. is returning unaccompanied minors to their home countries. But life in Guatemala, where many of them are from, is so hard, they say they'll keep trying until they succeed.