Latin America

National

The Florida Tragedy Is Rippling Through Miami's Immigrant Communities

5:46am July 01, 2021

by Jasmine Garsd

Miami is known for its diverse Latino community. After the condominium collapsed in Florida, the tragedy reverberated through the immigrant community, and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Moises Soffer, a volunteer member of Cadena International's search-and-rescue team working at the site of the condo building collapse, holds a trained search dog named Oreo in Surfside, Fla., on Sunday.

Rescue Teams Hold Out Hope Of Finding Survivors In Florida Condo Collapse

6:54pm June 30, 2021

It's been nearly a week since part of the building in Surfside, Fla., collapsed. "We still remain hopeful because that's who we are," says Leon Roy Hausmann, a representative of one rescue group.

Opinion: I'm Nigerian. I'm Vaccinated. Europe Won't Let Me In

6:26pm June 30, 2021

by Ifeanyi Nsofor

Europe lists four approved vaccines for travelers. There's an omission that makes Nigerian physician Ifeanyi Nsofor feel invisible — and disappointed.

World News

Marijuana Is A Step Closer To Being Decriminalized In Mexico

4:50pm June 29, 2021

by Carrie Kahn

Mexico's Supreme Court has taken steps to decriminalize the recreational use of marijuana. Adults will be able to apply for permits to grow cannabis for personal use.

World News

Brazil COVID-19 Crisis: Inquiry Uncovers Government Negligence

5:05pm June 27, 2021

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with reporter Michael Fox about COVID-19 in Brazil. Earlier this month the country's death toll surpassed half a million, becoming the second highest in the world.

Politics & Government

Nicaragua Faces Political Crisis As President Ortega Continues To Jail Opponents

9:24am June 26, 2021

by Carrie Kahn

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has detained or jailed his political opponents and is now arresting journalists. Some of his neighbors are warning of a return to dictatorship.

In Peru, A Tense Wait For Final Election Results

4:39pm June 24, 2021

As Peru awaits the final results, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Peruvian journalist Pao Ugaz about the aftermath of the country's presidential elections.

Nicaragua Cracks Down On Press, Government Jails Opposition Leaders Ahead Of Election

4:38pm June 22, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times reporter Anatoly Kurmanaev on the recent crackdown of press in Nicaragua as the government jails opposition leaders ahead of the November election.

Demonstrators hold signs that read in Portuguese: "Impeachment now! Bolsonaro in prison" during a protest against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday.

World News

As Brazil Tops 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths, Protesters Blame President

11:38pm June 19, 2021

by The Associated Press

Anti-government protesters took to the streets nationwide as Brazil's death toll reached a grim benchmark — a tragedy many critics attribute to President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic.

World News

Power Outage In Puerto Rico Hits 337K Customers Amid Growing Outrage

5:50am June 17, 2021

by The Associated Press

The sudden power failure late Wednesday comes just days after another massive outage hit the U.S. territory.