Guatemalans Go To The Polls
Guatemalans go to the polls today to elect a new president and members of Congress. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Martín Rodríguez Pellecer, editor of the news website Nómada.
Latin America
Brazilian Judge Acquits Man Who Stabbed Jair Bolsonaro
The judge says Adélio Bispo de Oliveira was mentally ill when he almost killed the then-presidential candidate during a campaign stop. Bolsonaro, now president, vows to overturn the ruling.
Migrants Taking Riskier Routes To Avoid Mexican Authorities
As Mexico cracks down on migrants trying to get to the United States, migrants are trying to evade authorities by taking riskier routes, often putting them in the way of thieves and drug gangs.
Mexico Is Overwhelmed By Asylum Claims As It Ramps Up Immigration Enforcement
Mexico pledged to ramp up immigration enforcement and let asylum-seekers wait on its side of the border. But on its own southern border, migrant detention centers are already overcrowded.
Mexico's Migration Chief Abruptly Resigns
Tonatiuh Guillén Lopez's departure comes as Mexican officials are trying to address criticisms from the Trump administration about the flow of migrants to the U.S. through Mexico from Central America.
Mexico Calls Out Carolina Herrera For Appropriating Indigenous Groups' Patterns
Mexico's Minister of Culture called out fashion brand Carolina Herrera for appropriating embroidery techniques and patterns specific to Mexican indigenous communities.
Archivists Say Voice Discovered In Mexico's National Library May Be Frida Kahlo's
A recording of what is thought to be the voice of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has was made public this week. Archivists who are digitizing and preserving a collection discovered it.
Trump Will Play Ball With MLB On Cuban Players If League Helps With Venezuela
The White House tells NPR it is willing to talk with MLB about letting Cuban players play in the U.S. without defecting, but the administration wants the league's help with the crisis in Venezuela.
Mexico Says All Details Of Immigration Deal With The U.S. Have Been Released
Mexico says it began deployment of National Guard troops to its southern border Wednesday. Its foreign minister says the U.S. and Mexico agreed to review the success of the enforcement in 45 days.
Report: Russia Exploits Western Legal Systems, Institutions To Its Advantage
The U.S.-based Free Russia Foundation accuses Russia of "infiltrating the fabric of democracy," using international law and accounting firms, think tanks and institutions.