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For Migrants Headed Towards The Darien Gap, A Glimmer Of Hope

4:34pm August 13, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with journalist Nadja Drost about her reporting on the dangerous crossing between Colombia and Panama and the announcement of an agreement to organize the flow of migrants.

An Italian rendering of Tenochtitlán from 1528.

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Taking In Mexico City's History By Canoe And Bike

4:34pm August 13, 2021

by Carrie Kahn

There is a lot to see around the Mexican capital. NPR's correspondent recommends canoeing and biking along some of Mexico City's tucked-away sites.

A mask is still an important protective measure for both the unvaccinated and the vaccinated. A new study looks at the best ways to encourage folks to mask up.

A Study In Bangladesh Tripled The Rate Of Mask-Wearing. Can It Help In The U.S.?

4:24pm August 13, 2021

by Adela Wu

Researchers looked at the impact of free masks, text reminders and celebrity endorsements. It's unclear if the best strategies will help counter anti-mask sentiment in the U.S. during the delta surge.

The archaeological site of Machu Picchu, in Cusco, Peru, seen during its pandemic reopening ceremony on November 1, 2020. Researchers have found new evidence of human habitation there three decades earlier than previously believed.

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Machu Picchu Is Older Than You Think

11:24am August 09, 2021

by Paola Ortiz

Yale researchers have found new evidence of human habitation on Machu Picchu as far back as 1420, some three decades earlier than previously believed.

Yale Researchers Say Machu Picchu Was Inhabited Earlier Than Believed

8:08am August 09, 2021

Until now, historians could only guess the age of Machu Picchu based on documents from the Spanish conquest. Researchers now have evidence of human habitation dating decades earlier to at least 1420.

A Televised Inquiry Examines Brazil's Handling Of The Pandemic

7:57am August 09, 2021

by Philip Reeves

An investigation is underway into the government's disastrous response to the pandemic. In particular, lawmakers are examining the president's denialism, failure to buy vaccines and corruption.

Bullet cases are seen on the ground at a crime scene after Mexico City's Public Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch was wounded in an attack, in Mexico City, on June 26, 2020.

Mexico's Suit Against U.S. Gun Companies May Seek More Than A Court Win

8:00am August 07, 2021

by James Fredrick

The Mexican government sued U.S. gun-makers and distributors in federal court for damages caused by illicit firearms. Experts say it's a long shot but the move could ramp up pressure on the U.S.

Mexico Sues U.S. Gun-Makers For Contributing To Arms Trafficking Deaths

6:25am August 05, 2021

Mexico is suing U.S. gun manufacturers over the flood of illicit guns in the country. The government wants compensation for the "massive damage" that this flow of illegal weapons has caused.

The director of WHO now says that a booster moratorium should be in force until 10% of the population in all countries is vaccinated. Israel had previously announced plans to give a third Pfizer dose to residents age 60 and up after an uptick in COVID cas

Why WHO Is Calling For A Moratorium On COVID Vaccine Boosters

7:15pm August 04, 2021

by Jason Beaubien

The director general is asking for a halt for at least two months. His hope is to use all available doses to vaccinate 10% of the population in every country by the end of September.

The Biden Administration Needs To Do More For Cuban Protestors, Some Lawmakers Say

4:57pm August 04, 2021

by Michele Kelemen

Cuban authorities are cracking down on protesters after a wave of anti-government rallies. The U.S. has spoken out in support of the protest movement, but some lawmakers say Biden needs to do more.