Who Is Venezuela's Juan Guaidó?
The 35-year-old politician declared himself acting president this week, and has been recognized as the country's president by the Trump administration.
Latin America
Amid Chaos Venezuelans Struggle To Find The Truth, Online
As Venezuela grapples with a major political crisis, people there are struggling with misinformation online. WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, has been used to spread both rumors and news reports.
Political Unrest In Venezuela Continues As U.S., U.K. Cast Support For Opposition Leader
NPR's Scott Simon talks with journalist Francisco Toro, founder of Caracas Chronicles, about how Venezuelans are reacting to the country's political crisis.
Why Venezuela's Military May Be Standing By Maduro, For Now
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó vowed to form a provisional government that would hold elections and offered amnesty to military officers who help. But there are no reports of new troop rebellions.
200 People Reportedly Missing After Brazilian Mining Company's Dam Collapses
A local mayor reportedly says there are fatalities. In 2015, 19 people were killed when another Brazilian dam partly administered by the same company collapsed.
'I Do Not Want To Be A Martyr': Openly Gay Lawmaker Leaves Brazil
Jean Wyllys, an advocate for LGBT rights and a critic of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, says he was the target of death threats, physical harassment and misinformation spread on social media.
Kremlin Rallies To Defend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Russian President Putin phoned Venezuelan President Maduro to commit his support in the face of a revolt against his government. The U.S. no longer recognizes Maduro as the leader of Venezuela.
Supported By Venezuela's Military, President Maduro Stays In Power
Steve Inskeep talks to Isaias Medina, Venezuela's former U.N. representative, about the country's military declaring its loyalty to President Maduro, and Russia warning the U.S. against intervening.
News Brief: Government Shutdown, HUD Secretary, Venezuela Politics
The shutdown fight boils down to one issue: border wall funding. The Housing and Urban Development secretary urges elected officials to re-open government. Venezuela's military backs President Maduro.
State Department Orders Some Diplomatic Staff Out Of Venezuela In Political Crisis
U.S.-backed Juan Guaidó has declared himself president as he leads a high-stakes charge to end Nicolás Maduro's regime. Hitting back against U.S. support for Guaidó, Maduro ordered U.S. diplomats out.