Latin America

U.S. Decision Could Mean Protected Salvadorans Would Be Deported

7:39am January 08, 2018

by Carrie Kahn

The Trump administration plans to decide the fate of some 200,000 Salvadorans on Temporary Protected Status, which if revoked would deport them and others back to countries hit by violent crime.

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Politics & Government

News Brief: Book Distractions, Salvadoran Protected Status

6:09am January 08, 2018

President Trump huddled with congressional leaders to try to focus the party's agenda, but revelations in a new book are distracting. Also, some Salvadorans may lose their temporary protected status.

What Happened To Mexico's Earthquake Warning System?

8:06am January 07, 2018

by James Fredrick

Mexico has an earthquake early warning system that gives people time to take cover. But that system didn't work when a 7.1 magnitude quake struck Mexico City, killing hundreds of people.

These are some of the books from the study. From left: The Cat That Eats Letters by Ge Jing. The Foolish Old Man Who Removed The Mountain by Cai Feng. The Jar of Happiness by Aisla Burrows.

What's The Difference Between Children's Books In China And The U.S.?

7:00am January 06, 2018

by Nurith Aizenman

How much can you tell about a country from its children's books? Some psychology researchers decided to find out.

Former President Alberto Fujimori waves to supporters Thursday as he is wheeled out of a hospital, where he received his Christmas Eve pardon from President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.

World News

After Controversial Pardon, Peru's Former Strongman Leaves Clinic A Free Man

5:58pm January 05, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Alberto Fujimori, who had been serving a 25-year sentence for human rights crimes, received a Christmas Eve pardon from Peru's sitting president — but many critics suspect a quid pro quo.

A rosca de reyes cake on display at a bakery in Mexico City. The cake is the signature dish of Three Kings Day celebrations in many parts of Latin America.

U.S. Bakeries Grab A Slice Of A Latin American Tradition: 3 Kings Cake

1:39pm January 05, 2018

by Ashley Westerman

In some Latin American countries, Three Kings Day — Jan. 6 — is a bigger deal than Christmas. As the U.S. Latino population grows, so does interest in the holiday's signature cake, rosca de reyes.

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World News

De-Mining In Colombia: The Slow Process Of Clearing Away Land Mines

12:21pm January 02, 2018

by Jason Beaubien

Colombia is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. Now that a peace deal has been reached in that South American country, the tedious process of getting rid of land mines is underway.

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World News

Thousands Of Hondurans May Be Forced To Leave The U.S.

10:52am January 02, 2018

by Carrie Kahn

The Department of Homeland Security renewed their Temporary Protective Status or TPS until July, but it doesn't look like the Trump administration will grant any more extensions.

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World News

Plane Crash In Costa Rica Kills 10 Americans, 2 Locals

10:00pm December 31, 2017

by Emma Bowman

The plane came down in mountainous Punta Islita, a popular tourist destination about 140 miles west of the capital of San José, killing all 12 people on board. The cause of the crash is not yet known.

Mexican Peso Falls To Its Lowest Level Since March

6:06am December 28, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

Mexican consumers are feeling the pinch as the national currency continues to struggle against the dollar. Worries over the U.S. corporate tax cut seem to have dealt the latest blow to the currency.

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