The powerful women behind drug trafficking in Latin America
NPR's Michel Martins speaks with Vice News reporter Deborah Bonello about her series, Las Patronas, which is about female drug bosses in Latin America.
Latin America
Nicaragua may be holding presidential elections, but it is edging toward dictatorship
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is running for a fourth consecutive term to remain leader of the Central American country in elections that critics and U.S. officials have labeled a "sham."
Guyana is a poor country that was a green champion. Then Exxon discovered oil
Guyana, one of South America's poorest countries, is under severe threat by rising seas. That had made it a champion of climate action, but it all changed when ExxonMobil found oil off its waters.
U.S. considers sanctions for Nicaragua ahead of country's 'sham' election
Voters in Nicaragua head to the polls on Sunday to pick a new president. The country's leader, Daniel Ortega, is on the ballot for a fourth consecutive term, and many are calling the election a sham.
Having jailed opposition candidates, Daniel Ortega is set to win Nicaragua presidency
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega will likely be reelected Sunday. He has jailed political opponents and ensured the vote will be in his favor.
New USAID director aims to shake up 60-year-old aid agency. Here's her 'new vision'
Like any government agency, the biggest American foreign aid group has its problems. This week, its new administrator Samantha Power outlined her solutions.
Guyana, facing an existential threat from climate change, welcomes the oil industry
The potential wealth from oil development was irresistible — even as Guyana faces worsening floods. Its leaders call for aggressive global action to combat climate change.
The U.S. has new COVID vaccine rules for international travelers. Here's what to know
The requirements set by the Biden administration take effect Nov. 8 and cover approved vaccines, exceptions for the unvaccinated and protocols after arrival.
Fuel shortages are bringing Haiti to a halt
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Linda Thélémaque, country director for Hope for Haiti, about the fuel shortages that are now pushing the nation to the brink of collapse.
Why marigolds, or cempasúchil, are the iconic flower of Día de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead is deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals blended with Roman Catholic traditions. But many of the indigenous symbols remain, including the vibrant and fragrant marigold.