Brazilian Activist Killed In Drive-By Shooting
A popular politician and expert on police violence was shot dead in a drive-by killing that investigators say looks like a targeted assassination.
Latin America
Brazilians Protest After Black Human Rights Activist Is Murdered
The killing of Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro city council member and civil society activist who protested police violence, is being met by a huge wave of anger and indignation.
On Whirlwind California Trip, Trump Tours Border Wall Mockups And Talks Military
The visit Tuesday marks the president's first to the state since taking office. Before addressing the troops, he swung by huge prototypes that may eventually fulfill his signature campaign pledge.
Former FARC Rebels Face The Ballot In Colombia Congressional Elections
After signing a peace deal with the Colombian government in 2016, the FARC are running a total of 74 candidates for Senate and House of Representative seats.
How To Get People To See A Doctor When They Don't Want To
A new study looks at why the Tsimane people of Bolivia often avoid seeking medical care — and what might change their minds.
Brazil Reacts To Trump's Steel Tariffs
Brazil is one of the prime suppliers of steel to the United States and would bear the brunt of any tariffs. Brazil's foreign minister said Brazil would consider retaliatory actions.
The TPP Is Dead. Long Live The Trans-Pacific Trade Deal
The U.S. pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership last year. But the remaining 11 signatories carried on, cobbling together a pact under a new name they signed Thursday. Here's how it happened.
Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, Gunned Down In 1980, Will Become A Saint
The Vatican announced that Romero, who was closely associated with liberation theology and was killed by a right-wing death squad, will be canonized along with Pope Paul VI.
State Department Makes Permanent Staffing Reductions To Embassy In Cuba
Unexplained illnesses afflicting employees of the U.S. embassy in Havana led to the State Department decision to scale back staff and ban personnel's family members.
U.S. Plan For Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Prompts Global Backlash
President Trump said Thursday that he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of both metals in the coming weeks — a move largely aimed at China. But a number of U.S. trade partners had harsh words.