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Has Mexico Succeeded In Slowing The Flow Of Migrants Trying To Reach The U.S.?

5:35pm July 09, 2019

by James Fredrick

Mexico has significantly increased the number of National Guard forces at its southern border with Guatemala. The question: has it succeeded in slowing the flow of migrants trying to reach the U.S.?

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In One Venezuelan City, People Have Found Low-Cost Entertainment — In A Barbershop

4:52pm July 09, 2019

by John Otis

When the going gets tough and entertainment becomes too pricey to afford, Venezuelans go to the barbershop. They are entertained by a singing barber and musicians who gather to create great sound.

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A 2019 Volkswagen Beetle convertible on display at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show in February.

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The Last VW Beetle Rolls Off The Assembly Line In Mexico This Week

1:54pm July 09, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

An emblem of the hippie era in America, the car was marketed in the U.S. as adorably uncool. Volkswagen sold the bug with cheeky slogans like "It's ugly, but it gets you there."

El Paso, Texas, Is At The Forefront Of The Immigration Crisis

8:55am July 09, 2019

Following the implementation of the "Remain in Mexico" policy, migrants have been returned from El Paso to the neighboring Mexican city of Juarez, where the humanitarian situation is worsening.

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Migrants Sent Back To Mexico Are In Dangerous Situations, Rep. Escobar Says

6:43am July 09, 2019

NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar who represents El Paso, Texas, about the humanitarian impact the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" program is having on migrants.

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Science

Total Eclipse Hits Chile, Home To Half Of World's Telescopes

5:46pm July 06, 2019

by Joe Palca

A lot of important astronomy is being done thanks to telescopes stationed in the mountains of Chile, where researchers are studying developments in space.

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U.N. Report Reveals 'Shockingly High' Number Of Extrajudicial Killings In Venezuela

4:35pm July 05, 2019

A U.N. report accuses Venezuela's government of using death squads to commit many extrajudicial killings. The violence came amid intense political turmoil as the opposition challenged the president.

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Mexico Launches Major Security Overhaul, Details Remain Unclear

5:10pm July 03, 2019

by James Fredrick

In what may be the start of a major security overhaul, Mexico's president has launched a 70,000-strong National Guard force. But their role remains unclear, as does their training and make up.

Venezuelan Leidy Navarro (left) walks with her daughter Valentina Caceres back to their home in Ureña, Venezuela, after picking her up at school in Cúcuta, Colombia, in March.

Venezuela's Teachers And Students Skip School For Survival

4:33pm July 03, 2019

by John Otis

Amid Venezuela's catastrophic economic meltdown, education experts say that it's getting much harder for children to get a good grasp of history, geography and their ABCs.

A cocuy drink made with pepper sauce and fruit juice on a local bar in Barquisimeto.

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Many Venezuelans Can No Longer Afford Beer, So They're Drinking Cheap Agave Liquor

2:08pm July 03, 2019

by John Otis

Cocuy was once stigmatized as moonshine, but with hyperinflation putting other drinks out of reach, many Venezuelans have turned to this cheap form of alcohol. It tastes similar to tequila and mezcal.