An Overview Of Venezuela's Descent
In her three years as a reporter for The Associated Press in Venezuela, Hannah Dreier saw the country go from being wealthy to being a country in crisis. She joins NPR's Scott Simon to explain.
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New 'Constituent Assembly' To Sit In Venezuela
Gideon Long of the Financial Times talks with David Greene about events in Venezuela, as the "constituent assembly" backed by President Maduro and criticized by opponents plans to convene Friday.
Chilean Lawmakers Ease Abortion Restrictions — But Will The Court Agree?
Chile passed a measure rolling back parts of its decades-old abortion ban, which is among the world's strictest. Now, that rollback goes before the constitution court. And its fate remains uncertain.
Chop Suey: A Classic Chinese-American Dish Takes On A Mexican Flair
Jocko Fajardo grew up in Arizona eating Mexican food. But his go-to comfort dish is a Chinese-American classic with a little Mexican thrown in. He tells us how the dish came to his family.
Embattled Brazilian President Survives Corruption Charge — For Now
Brazil's lawmakers did not clear the threshold needed to suspend Michel Temer and allow him to stand trial for bribery. But it's unlikely prosecutors intend to drop the matter with Wednesday's vote.
Venezuelan Poll 'Tampered With,' Says Voting System Company
Antonio Mugica, CEO of Smartmatic, the company that set up Venezuela's electronic voting system, says "without a doubt" that the turnout figures were manipulated.
Brazil's Congress Votes On Removing President
Brazil's Congress is voting Wednesday on a move to unseat embattled President Michel Temer.
Morning News Brief: Signs Of Bipartisanship On Health Care, Corruption Vote In Brazil
Lawmakers have showed interest of working across party linesies on improving health insurance markets. Also, Brazil's Congress votes on corruption charges against the president.
Is Venezuela Inching Toward The End Of Democracy?
In Venezuela, the arrest of opposition politicians overnight mark a shift towards dictatorship.
For Ordinary Venezuelans, Political Chaos Is A Necessary Chaos
Venezuelans are in the streets after a vote Sunday for a special assembly that will rewrite the constitution. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to a man in Caracas about his concerns.