Cuba says it dismantled human trafficking ring recruiting for Russia's war in Ukraine
Havana says it is dismantling a network that seeks to recruit Cubans as mercenaries to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Latin America
Brazil's Rogê brings Rio to the U.S. with his samba-funk fusion
Brazilian samba musician Rogê already conquered Rio de Janeiro. He's here to give the U.S. a taste of Brazil with his album Curyman.
Whatever happened to the 'period day off' policy?
In 2017, two Indian firms began offering workers a day off for a painful period — earning much praise but also some criticism. We wondered if this policy is gaining favor in India and beyond.
Whatever happened to the Ukrainian refugees who found a haven in Brazil?
After fleeing the war in Ukraine, a family found a sense of belonging far away - in Prudentópolis, Brazil, known as "Little Ukraine." A year later, the family finds themselves starting over yet again.
Chile will search for 1,000+ victims of forced disappearance by Pinochet dictatorship
It is the first time the Chilean government will lead the search for victims, something which victims' relatives and advocates have long carried out themselves and have sought help from the army.
6 countries have been invited to join BRICS, a group of emerging nations
The group invited six new members to join — expanding their reach to cover over a third of the world's population in an attempt to reshape the global world order.
BRICS invites six new members to join, covering over 1/3 of the world's population
The BRICS group of emerging economies have invited six new members to join — expanding their reach to cover over a third of the world's population in an attempt to reshape the global world order.
Welcome to 'El Petronio,' the biggest celebration of Afro-Colombian music and culture
The Petronio Alvarez Festival has been the biggest source of income for artists, cooks and vendors in the Pacific region. But some critics say they want the festival to return to its roots.
A key part of the White House's strategy for the U.S.-Mexico border goes on trial
The U.S. has admitted hundreds of thousands of migrants under a legal authority known as parole. Critics say it stretches the law too far. Now a federal judge in Texas is set to hold a trial.
Texas retrieves anti-migrant buoys that moved to Mexico's side of the Rio Grande
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Texas for placing the buoys in the Rio Grande. It's part of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to keep migrants from crossing the boarder.