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Bike Race Symbolizes Colombia's Transition From War To Peace

6:06pm June 23, 2017

by John Otis

As the South American nation of Colombia transitions from war to peace, it is trying to lure visitors to places once rendered off limits by conflict. One village is trying to market its natural beauty through a bike race.

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Venezuelan On Daily Life Amid Protests: 'We Need To Be Here To Fight'

4:31pm June 22, 2017

Venezuela is in its third month of protests against the government of Nicolás Maduro. It's also been suffering from shortages in food, medical supplies and basic goods like toilet paper and shampoo. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to one Venezuelan in Caracas about daily life in the country.

Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About The U.S. And Cuba

7:39am June 21, 2017

In this week's #AskCokie segment, commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions about the history of U.S.-Cuba relations.

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Jorge Santiago Aguirre, a human rights lawyer in Mexico City, clicked on a link in a text message he received last year asking for his help. Nothing happened. But days later, audio was leaked of a call between Aguirre and one of his clients. The call had

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Mexico's Government Is Accused Of Targeting Journalists And Activists With Spyware

6:15pm June 20, 2017

by James Fredrick

"Like any good attack, this one begins with deception," says an investigator. Phishing text messages, including one that appeared to come from the U.S. embassy, were sent to a dozen targets.

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A member of the federal police holds an hourglass with Nazi markings on Friday at the Interpol headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

PHOTOS: Trove Of Nazi Artifacts Uncovered In Argentina

6:09pm June 20, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The artifacts will be donated to the Holocaust Museum in Buenos Aires following an investigation. It's not clear how the objects ended up in Argentina, though many prominent Nazis fled there.

Cuba's Small Businesses Brace For New U.S. Trade, Travel Restrictions

5:59am June 19, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

Since President Obama announced a warming of relations with Havana, Cubans hosted more U.S. tourists and Americans sold Cubans more products. Can President Trump put the genie back in the bottle?

Cuban Entrepreneurs Fear Economic Gains Will Be Lost With Trump Policy Change

7:45am June 18, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

Cubans are worried about the effect of President Trump's rollback of the openings begun by President Obama.

Former Florida Congressman 'Very Pleased' With Trump Move

7:45am June 18, 2017

NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with former Florida congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart for his reaction to President Trump's change in U.S. Cuba policy.

Mark Meyers is the founder of Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in San Angelo, Texas. His sanctuaries protect some 3,000 animals, making it the largest donkey defense organization in the world.

Amid Growing Threats, Donkey Rescuers Protect The Misunderstood Beasts Of Burden

7:45am June 18, 2017

by John Burnett

Donkeys, unfairly, get a bum rap. And global demand for their hides is growing. But a foremost donkey defender, who adopts abused and unwanted donkeys, says the smart, playful animals make great pets.

A woman is evacuated on a gurney after an explosion at the Andino shopping center in Bogota, Colombia on Saturday.

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Bomb In Upscale Mall Kills 3, Injures 9 In Colombia

1:58am June 18, 2017

by James Doubek

Colombia's president called it a "vile, cruel and cowardly act." A militant group known for previous attacks denied involvement.