Latin America

What to know about the 2 candidates running for Mexico's presidency

5:32pm March 02, 2024

by Eyder Peralta

Mexico's next President will be a woman — that much is certain. But as the two main candidates launch their campaigns, what are their policies and what should we expect ahead of the June vote?

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National

12 million people living in the U.S. are eligible to vote in Mexico's elections

7:48am March 01, 2024

Both the U.S. and Mexico have presidential elections this year. Mexican election officials are pressing for more of the 12 million Mexican citizens living in the U.S. to cast ballots.

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How did President Biden's administration get into a bind on immigration?

7:29am February 27, 2024

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Jason Houser, former ICE chief of staff, about the events and pressures influencing the Biden administration's immigration policy.

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Tens of thousands rallied in São Paulo to support Bolsonaro amid investigations

5:34pm February 26, 2024

by Carrie Kahn

The indicted former president of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro is rallying supporters as his legal troubles grow. Tens of thousands of his backers filled blocks of a major boulevard in São Paulo Sunday.

World News

Mexico City is teetering on the edge of a massive water crisis

5:15pm February 26, 2024

by Emily Green

Mexico City is grappling with a water shortage — exacerbated by poor infrastructure and climate change. And if the rain doesn't come in the next few months, the situation could become critical.

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Cuban singer-entertainer Juana Bacallao performs at the "One-Eyed Cat" cafe in Havana in 2010.

Cuban cabaret artist Juana Bacallao dies at 98

7:26pm February 24, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

The legendary nightclub singer died Saturday in her hometown of Havana, according to a statement on social media from Cuba's Ministry of Culture.

Mexico sues Arizona gun shops trafficking firearms across the border

4:50pm February 23, 2024

by Danyelle Khmara

A federal judge in Arizona is considering a lawsuit Mexico filed against gun shops in that state trafficking arms across the border.

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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele receives a warm welcome at CPAC

4:42pm February 23, 2024

by Eyder Peralta

El Salvador's leader arrived at the annual Maryland meeting of U.S. conservatives. He encouraged the next president to do "whatever it takes" to overcome the "dark forces" trying to take over the U.S.

At a one-day workshop run by the Care School for Men in Bogotá, Colombia, male medical students at Sanitas University learn how to cradle a baby. This class of participants consists of medical students, but the usual enrollees are dads of all types.

Health & Safety

Hey, guys, wanna know how to diaper a baby or make a ponytail? Try the School for Men

1:40pm February 23, 2024

An innovative program in Colombia gives men a chance to master the skills needed to be a hands-on dad — and become closer to their kids along the way.

Mexico's President strikes back on allegations of his close circle having cartel ties

4:25pm February 22, 2024

by Eyder Peralta

Mexico's President hits back with furious response to allegations that those close to him have ties to drug cartels.