Tensions have been high as the presidential election in Honduras nears
Honduras is holding its presidential election Sunday at a time of poverty, corruption and increased migration to the United States.
Latin America
Venezuelan opposition is regrouping after the ruling party dominated election
After boycotting elections for years, Venezuela's opposition chose to participate in state and regional elections this week. The ruling Socialist Party won overwhelmingly.
Lin Manuel Miranda and Disney filmmakers traveled Colombia to prepare for 'Encanto'
Lin Manual Miranda, who wrote songs for the Disney's new movie Encanto, traveled to Colombia with crew members to learn about the country's history. Encanto celebrates the country's culture.
Chile presidency: men from opposite ends of the political scale face run-off election
Chile held the first round of its presidential election Sunday. The leading candidates came from the left and the far right.
Chile's presidential election heads to a runoff on Dec. 19
A conservative lawmaker and a former student protest leader will face off in Chile's presidential runoff, after no one got enough votes to win the country's election outright.
International observers monitor as Venezuelans cast ballots in local elections
Opposition candidates participated in state and local elections in Venezuela for the first time in years, having concluded that boycotts only strengthened the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelan opposition returns to polls after years of boycotts
Venezuela holds local elections Sunday and for the opposition, in a change in policy, is taking part.
Chileans head to polls in polarized presidential election
Chile holds the first round of a two-round presidential election, with candidates ranging from the far left to the far right.
Amazon deforestation in Brazil hits its worst level in 15 years
Deforestation in the region rose 22% compared to the year prior, according to data released just days after Brazil made new global promises to combat environmental degradation.
A once-remote patch of rainforest is now packed with migrants trying to reach the U.S.
More than 100,000 people have crossed the Darién Gap jungle from Colombia to Panama so far this year. The environmental impact and threats from cartels are many.