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As Venezuela's Crisis Deepens, Opponents Call For Removal Of Nicolas Maduro

8:54pm May 10, 2017

by Philip Reeves

Even poor neighborhoods of west Caracas — strongholds of Chavismo — are turning against the president. Maduro's threatening to deploy a huge armed militia against his "coup-mongering" opposition.

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Mexican marines arrive after an attack against the building of the Quintana Roo State Prosecution in Cancun earlier this year. A new report on armed conflicts included Mexico's drug cartel violence in its rankings.

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Mexico Is World's Second Most Violent Country, Report Says

6:52pm May 10, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Mexico's government is contesting a new international report that says the country's drug cartel violence caused 23,000 homicides in 2016 — a level surpassed only by Syria.

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Havana Now Has A Luxury Mall. But Who Can Afford To Shop There?

5:25pm May 09, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Cuba is not an easy place to buy things: Food is rationed, wages are low, and the black market is a way of life. But at the new Manzana de Gomez mall, one can buy face cream for $162.40 an ounce.

Luiz Otávio of Brazil's Chapecoense (left) celebrates with teammate Wellington Paulista after scoring against Colombia's Atlético Nacional in April. Chapecoense has a chance at another title — that of the Recopa Sudamericana — when it plays Atlétic

Months After Plane Crash Killed Most Of Team, Chapecoense Wins Championship

12:48pm May 08, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The Brazilian soccer club lost 19 of its players in a November crash that killed 71 passengers. But they officially took home the state league title Sunday after finishing with a superior record.

Doris Cuervo holds a photo of her daughter, Ximena Lopez. She died after visiting a spa for an injection to give her a curvier behind.

Health & Safety

Quest For Beauty In Colombia Sometimes Ends In Tragedy

11:32pm May 07, 2017

by Charlotte de Beauvoir

A mishap in Colombia highlights the dark side of cosmetic work in a country that is a hot spot for body rehabbing. Each year, hundreds of thousands of procedures are performed on locals and tourists.

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'Ghost Boats' Terrorize Fishermen In Venezuela Amid Humanitarian Crisis

5:38pm May 05, 2017

by Philip Reeves

As Venezuela's humanitarian crisis grows, so does predatory crime. Ghost boats are terrorizing the country's fishermen. These are high speed craft, full of armed men in masks, that sneak up on fishing boats while they're at sea at night.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pauses during a speech Wednesday in which he called for a constituent assembly to decide changes to the country's constitution.

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Riven By Fire And Fiery Rhetoric, Venezuela Decides Its Future In The Streets

4:00pm May 05, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

President Nicolas Maduro is pushing for a new constitution — but protesters are pushing back. As the political tug-of-war unfolds, violence and international criticism continue to escalate.

Students at the Vida Independiente wheelchair workshop warm up before class.

Helping Wheelchair Users Navigate Mexico City's Hectic Streets And Sidewalks

9:07pm May 04, 2017

by James Fredrick

Mexico City can be unfriendly terrain for those in a wheelchair. But a new program aims to help them better navigate the city's bad traffic, broken pavement and oblivious pedestrians.

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More Protests As Venezuelan President Calls For Changes To Constitution

7:28am May 03, 2017

by Philip Reeves

The political crisis in Venezuela is deepening. Protesters blocked roads after the president announced moves to change the country's constitution. The opposition sees it as a step toward dictatorship.

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After Peace Agreement, Colombia's FARC Guerrillas Begin Families

5:13am May 03, 2017

by John Otis

Colombia's FARC guerrillas are laying down their weapons as part of a peace process, and female rebels are exploring what was prohibited during the 50-year war: starting families.