Native American Leader: 'A Wall Is Not The Answer'
Verlon Jose, vice chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation, says President Trump's proposed border wall would cut through the reservation, with negative impacts.
Latin America
Mexico Reports Highest Ever Homicide Rate In 2018, Tops 33,000 Investigations
The grim news was expected as the number of open homicide cases continued to climb month after month, making the last 12 months the deadliest on record — an average of 91 deaths per day.
Opposition Politician Vows To Lead Venezuela Back To Democracy
As Venezuela's president has begun another six-year term, a young politician who heads the opposition-filled National Assembly is seeking international recognition as Venezuela's leader.
Leading Journalist Flees Nicaragua, Citing 'Extreme Threats' From The Government
Carlos Fernando Chamorro's newsroom was raided by police in December. International observers say President Daniel Ortega's government has grown increasingly repressive.
Mexico's President Vows To Crack Down On Thieves Stealing Gasoline
Gasoline thefts are rampant in Mexico. One small town, which sits near two major pipelines, lives off the illegal activity, and illustrates the tough road ahead for the government.
News Brief: Government Shutdown, Viral Video, Mexican Gas Thieves
Trump makes an offer to end the standoff but Democrats rejected it. Catholic high school students in Kentucky face backlash after a video of them went viral. Why fuel theft in Mexico is a big problem.
Juanes And An '80s Pop Cover Are In This Alt.Latino Sampler
NPR Music's Alt Latino host Felix Contreras shares some new tunes via a "musical blindfold test" with Lulu.
In Mexico, Dozens Killed In Gasoline Pipeline Explosion
A gasoline pipeline in the Mexican state of Hidalgo exploded Friday evening, killing more than 60 people and leaving many more injured. The pipeline had been illegally tapped by gasoline thieves.
More Than 60 Dead, Dozens Injured In Mexican Pipeline Explosion
Residents of Tlahuelilpan, north of Mexico City, had gathered around an illegally tapped pipeline to collect fuel when it burst into flames.
Episode #1904
Our broadcast show for January 18, 2019. I'm Not Dead & the CEO of Kind Bar