Armed gangs in Haiti trade fire with police and soldiers as civilians cower in fear
As gangs vow to topple the government, Haiti is entering its second day of a state of emergency.
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Haiti declares a state of emergency as security chaos continues
Haiti has declared a state of emergency and curfews are in place until Wednesday, as the beleaguered island descends into more security chaos.
With a million cases of dengue so far this year, Brazil is in a state of emergency
Brazil looks to short-term and long-term strategies to fight a disease so painful it's known as "breakbone fever." The outbreak is part of a global wave of dengue triggered in part by climate change.
Haiti orders a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend jailbreaks
Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country's two biggest prisons.
What to know about the 2 candidates running for Mexico's presidency
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?
12 million people living in the U.S. are eligible to vote in Mexico's elections
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.
How did President Biden's administration get into a bind on immigration?
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.
Tens of thousands rallied in São Paulo to support Bolsonaro amid investigations
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.
Mexico City is teetering on the edge of a massive water crisis
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.
Cuban cabaret artist Juana Bacallao dies at 98
The legendary nightclub singer died Saturday in her hometown of Havana, according to a statement on social media from Cuba's Ministry of Culture.