Venezuela Blames Inmates For Deadly Prison Fire
The fire at a jail in Valencia killed 68 people. Venezuela's attorney general now says inmates who were apparently angry about an inspection are believed to have set the fire.
Latin America
Trump's Caravan Tweet Draws Attention To Mexico's Migrant Policies
President Trump says Mexico doesn't do enough to stop the movement of migrants from Central America. We examine Mexico's approach to the issue.
Group Of Central American Migrants In Mexico Aim For The U.S. Border
Rachel Martin talks to Reuters reporter Delphine Schrank about a caravan of Central American migrants in Mexico. The group caught the ire of President Trump who set off a flurry of angry tweets.
Morning News Brief
Mexico's government announced plans for the "caravans" of migrants that caught President Trump's attention. And, the presidents of three Baltic states meet with Trump, looking for security assurances.
Caravan Of Central American Migrants Attracting A Lot Of Attention After Trump's Tweets
A large group of Central American migrants, mostly Hondurans, is traveling north through Mexico. Some aim to seek asylum when they hit the U.S. border. President Trump accused Mexico of doing 'very little' to stop illegal migration on Twitter last weekend.
Trump's Tweets On 'Caravans' Crossing The Border, Annotated
NPR fact-checked the president's claims on Twitter that "caravans" of people are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to take advantage of DACA and that Mexico could stop the flow.
Mexico's Foreign Minister Cites 'Facts' After Trump Slams Mexico Over Migration
Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray Caso is rejecting claims that his country allows "caravans" of migrants to pass into the U.S.
Easter In Rio
On Easter Friday, Christian worshippers in Brazil will carry a plastic effigy of the crucified Christ and hum not hymns, but their favorite songs by a pop superstar Roberto "The King" Carlos.
Fire Breaks Out During Riot At Venezuelan Jail, Leaving 68 Dead
Venezuela's prisons are notoriously overcrowded. Relatives of detainees clashed with police in riot gear outside the facility.
Dozens Die In Fire At Venezuela Police Station
A fire at a police station in Venezuela has killed at least 68 people, according to officials there. Anguished family members are waiting to hear the news about their loved one.