Latin America

During violent clashes, demonstrators set fire to Paraguay's legislative building in response to a constitutional amendment allowed presidents to seek re-election.

One Dead, Legislature Scorched After Violent Protests in Paraguay

3:01pm April 01, 2017

by Jason Slotkin

Angered by Senate approval of a constitutional amendment allowing multiple presidential terms, demonstrators set fire to the legislative building and clashed throughout the capital of Asuncion.

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has been under criticism following a Supreme Court decision nullifying the country's opposition-run legislature. The court reversed that decision Saturday.

World News

Venezuela's Top Court And President Reverse Course, Restore Powers To Legislature

1:03pm April 01, 2017

by Jason Slotkin

Judges reinstated the National Assembly's authority following a request from Nicolas Maduro. The ruling that annulled the assembly prompted accusations that a dictatorship was in the works.

World News

In Venezuela, Supreme Court Takes Over Congress

5:52pm March 31, 2017

Venezuela's Supreme Court seized power from the opposition-led legislature on Thursday. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Amherst professor Javier Corrales.

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Venezuela In Political Crisis After Supreme Court Takes Over Legislature

5:11am March 31, 2017

Venezuela's Supreme Court has taken over the legislature in what opposition leaders say is President Maduro establishing a dictatorship. David Greene talks with Hannah Dreier of The Associated Press.

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Venezuelan National Assembly President Julio Borges rips up a Supreme Court ruling allowing magistrates to take over congressional duties, during a news conference at the National Assembly in Caracas on Thursday.

World News

Venezuelan Political Crisis Grows After High Court Dissolves Congress

8:33pm March 30, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The move is widely seen as bid by President Nicolas Maduro to consolidate his power in the face of a multi-layered crisis.

World News

Venezuela's Supreme Court Takes Over Opposition-Controlled Congress

5:47pm March 30, 2017

by John Otis

In a move critics are calling the point of no return toward a dictatorship, Venezuela's Supreme Court took over the opposition-controlled Congress. The court ruled Congress "in contempt' and said it would take over all "parliamentary capacities."

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A family member holds twins Eloisa (left) and Eloa, both 8 months old and born with microcephaly, during a Christmas gathering. The mother of the twins, Raquel, who lives in Brazil, said she contracted Zika during her pregnancy.

Health & Safety

Why Didn't Zika Cause A Surge In Microcephaly In 2016?

2:55pm March 30, 2017

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Scientists predicted that more than 1,000 babies would be born with the birth defect in Brazil last year. That never happened. Why?

Nayarit state Attorney General Edgar Veytia was arrested on drug trafficking charges at the U.S.-Mexico border this week. Here, the Nayarit state attorney general's headquarters is seen in Tepic, Mexico.

U.S. Arrests Mexican State Prosecutor, Says He's Also A Drug Smuggler Named 'Diablo'

2:49pm March 30, 2017

by Bill Chappell

U.S. prosecutors say they'll seek to compel Edgar Veytia to forfeit some $250 million if he's convicted. The attorney general of Nayarit state was arrested this week in San Diego.

Compared to leaf-eaters, primates who ate fruit had around 25 percent more brain tissue.

What Gave Some Primates Bigger Brains? A Fruit-Filled Diet

9:27am March 28, 2017

by Jessica Boddy

A new study suggests that diet had a big influence in driving the evolution of brain size in primates. Monkeys who thrive on fruit have bigger brains than their plant eating neighbors.

Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, left, talks with first base coach Harold Baines in the dugout during a game in 2011.

How Latino Players Are Helping Major League Baseball Learn Spanish

4:00pm March 26, 2017

by Jorge Encinas

Latino players have long felt lost in translation in the minor and major leagues. How MLB is taking on this linguistic and cultural challenge.