Tourists Distressed By Unexplained Deaths In The Dominican Republic
The FBI is helping local authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the recent unexplained deaths and illnesses of several Americans.
Latin America
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Faces A Corruption Scandal Of His Own
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is under scrutiny over allegations that two of his representatives in neighboring Colombia misappropriated money meant to support Venezuelan security forces.
Venezuela Faces Gas Shortages
Despite being home to the world's largest oil reserves, Venezuela is suffering a major gasoline shortage. It's because of economic mismanagement and U.S. sanctions.
U.S. Southern Border Cities Brace For Surge Of African Migrants
Latin American refugees are not the only ones seeking asylum at the U.S. southern border. A record number of African migrants are traveling up through Mexico, seeking asylum at U.S. ports of entry.
News Brief: U.S. Troops To Middle East, Trump Reelection, African Migrants
U.S. to send additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East. President Trump to kick off his reelection campaign in Florida. African migrants have been streaming through Mexico to seek asylum in the U.S.
International Protests Mount As Peru Moves Ahead With New Airport Near Machu Picchu
The government is banking on more tourism after it replaces the outdated airport in Cuzco with a gleaming new facility near the mouth of the Sacred Valley. And that's what conservationists fear.
Former First Lady Leads In 1st Round Of Voting In Guatemala Presidential Election
Sandra Torres, who is now divorced from former President Álvaro Colom, is leading a field of nearly 20 candidates. She has promised to invest heavily in health care, education and agriculture.
News Brief: Tankers Attacked, Hong Kong Protests, Power Grid Outage
The U.S. blames Iran for the attack on 2 oil tankers in the Gulf Of Oman. Protests in Hong Kong continue over extradition bill. A massive power outage rolled across Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
After Grid Failure, Millions In 3 Latin American Countries Lack Electricity
A massive power grid serves Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Paraguay — tens of millions of people rely on it. On Sunday morning it went dead. By Sunday night most customers had their power back.
Millions In Argentina And Uruguay Without Electricity After Power Failure
Argentina's main energy company says it is gradually restoring power after the massive failure halted trains and darkened homes and traffic lights.