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1 Year Later: Brazil's Focus On Zika Wanes; Financial Promises Languish

6:08am November 16, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

After a flurry of news and promises last year regarding the Zika virus in Brazil, both mothers of brain-damaged babies and researchers say money has dried up leaving scientists and parents struggling.

Mexicans Mixed On Trump's Plan To End NAFTA

5:21pm November 13, 2016

by Carrie Kahn

Donald Trump says he would undo NAFTA, which he calls the "worst trade deal ever." Economists say many jobs depend on U.S.-Mexico trade, but others say NAFTA has been bad for Mexico's economy.

Anthony David Martinez raises his hand in class at the Escuela 20 Noviembre school in Tijuana, Mexico.

'Invisible' Children: Raised In The U.S., Now Struggling In Mexico

5:09pm November 13, 2016

by Claudio Sanchez

A growing number of U.S.-born children are returning to Mexico with their parents and struggling in school because they don't read or write in Spanish. Reseachers say the problem is growing.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos makes a peace sign with wife Maria Clemencia Rodriguez after voting in the October referendum. That deal was rejected by voters; both sides hope the new, amended version will find success.

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Weeks After Defeated Deal, Colombia And FARC Rebels Reach A New Peace

7:46pm November 12, 2016

by Colin Dwyer

Just six weeks ago, Colombian voters rejected an agreement that would have brought an end to the 52-year guerrilla war. Now, both sides have announced another attempt at peace.

A child receives the second dose of the vaccine against cholera in Saut d'Eau, Haiti, in a 2014 campaign.

Health & Safety

Haiti Launches Largest-Ever Cholera Vaccination Campaign

3:05pm November 08, 2016

by Jason Beaubien

Haiti rolls out an effort to vaccinate 800,000 people in parts of the country devastated by Hurricane Matthew.

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Some Activists Skeptical Of Vatican-Led Venezeulan Peace Talks

6:40pm November 07, 2016

by John Otis

The Vatican is mediating talks between Venezuela's government and an opposition seeking to recall the president. Some activists think the government may be using these negotiations to stall for time.

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With Opposition Sidelined, Nicaragua's Ortega Easily Wins Third Presidential Term

1:41pm November 07, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Daniel Ortega, the former Marxist revolutionary leader, took more than 70 percent of the vote. Earlier this year, the courts essentially blocked his main opponent from seeking office.

Thousands of Nicaraguans protested last weekend against Daniel Ortega, who is running for a third term as president in Sunday's election. Critics say he has effectively eliminated all serious opposition. The banner reads, "Ortega Sells the Homeland."

Nicaragua's Ortega Headed For Re-Election — With His Wife As VP

4:45am November 05, 2016

by Carrie Kahn

Daniel Ortega is poised to extend his lengthy rule and has elevated his wife to his vice presidential running mate. Critics say he has eliminated all serious opposition.

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This peat soil in Sumatra, Indonesia, was formerly a forest. Clearing and draining such land releases huge amounts of greenhouse gases.

Deforestation Opponents Enlist Powerful Ally: Big Food. But There's A Catch

6:02pm November 03, 2016

by Dan Charles

Hundreds of food companies have promised to keep their suppliers from cutting down forests. A global coalition of environmental groups is watching to see if the companies are keeping their promises.

How Venezuela's Economy Collapsed And Led To Political Unrest

5:26pm November 02, 2016

by Robert Smith

Venezuela has one of the worst economies in the world with food shortages and massive inflation. NPR's Planet Money team explains how it got so bad.