Former Farc Leader Arrested In Colombia On U.S. Drug Warrant
The former rebel commander and top peace negotiator known as Jesus Santrich is accused of conspiring to smuggle $15 million worth of cocaine into the U.S.
Latin America
Brazil's Ex-President Lula Surrenders After Standoff
As Brazil reacts to former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 12-year jail term for corruption, Lula claims it's a political maneuver to keep him from being re-elected.
Lula Da Silva, Brazil's Beloved Ex-President, Surrenders After Standoff
On Saturday, supporters chanted "Resist!" as they surrounded a union headquarters where Lula holed up in his last hours of freedom. He's been sentenced to 12 years in prison over corruption charges.
Why Hondurans Risk The Trip To The U.S. Border
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Lester Ramirez of Transparency International about why hundreds of people from Honduras have joined a "caravan" of migrants en route to the Mexico-U.S. border.
Lula Defies Order To Turn Himself In
In Brazil, an extraordinary scene is underway. The country's former president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is defying a judge's order to turn himself in and start a prison sentence for corruption.
Brazil's Lula Da Silva Defies Deadline To Hand Himself Over To Police
The former president remained holed up with his thousands of supporters, far from where authorities ordered him to begin his 12-year prison sentence for corruption Friday evening.
Brazil's Lula Must Begin Prison Sentence During Appeals, High Court Rules
Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was convicted on corruption charges last year but has remained free while appealing the verdict. He says the case against him is politically motivated.
Central Americans' Caravan Appears Stalled In Southern Mexico
Hundreds of Central American migrants stuck in southern Mexico say they hope to continue moving northward in the coming days. News of the caravan drew the ire of President Trump.
Trump Readies National Guard To Monitor U.S.-Mexico Border
President Trump is directing the Defense Department and the Department of Homeland Security to work with governors to deploy the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border.
News Brief: Border Security, Facebook User Data
President Trump signs a proclamation to send the National Guard to the border with Mexico to try to cut down on illegal immigration. More information is out about Facebook's handling of its user data.