Mexican Finance Minister Resigns; Apparent Casualty Of Trump Visit
Luis Videgaray, confidant of President Enrique Peña Nieto, is considered the "architect" of Donald Trump's unpopular visit to Mexico last week.
Latin America
Americans Arrive In Cuba On First Commercial Flights To The Island
Regular commercial flights from the U.S. to Cuba began last week. Wednesday marks the first week of direct flights from the U.S. to the communist island, and Cubans are reacting to the rush of American tourists.
Paralympic Games Set To Begin In Rio After Brazilian Government Bailout
Thanks to a Brazilian government bailout the Paralympic Games will begin Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Craig Spence, spokesman for the International Paralympic Committee, and Stephanie Nolen, Latin America correspondent for The Globe and Mail.
Podcast Extra: Juan Gabriel And The Tricky Conversation About Sexual Identity
Many remembrances of Mexican vocalist Juan Gabriel suggested that he overcame homophobia in Mexico to achieve super-stardom. The reality is a bit more complicated.
Venezuelans Flood Caracas Streets To Protest Against The Government
Venezuelans fed up with shortages along with triple-digit inflation took to the streets to force the president to allow a referendum on his rule. Renee Montagne talks to Girish Gupta of Reuters.
PHOTOS: Venezuelans Take To The Streets In Protest Against The Government
Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro were marching in Caracas, seeking a recall election. The country's economy has been collapsing, with massive inflation and food and medicine shortages.
Costa Rica Becomes A Magnet For Migrants
Peaceful and relatively prosperous, Costa Rica hasn't traditionally been a crossroads for migrants. But they have been descending on the country in growing numbers, straining resources.
Venezuelan Opposition Holds Anti-Government Rally
Venezuela's opposition holds an anti-government rally Thursday in an effort to force President Nicolas Maduro to hold a referendum on his rule. They hope to bring hundreds of thousands of people into the streets. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Alexandra Ulmer, Venezuela correspondent for Reuters.
A Paralympian Cyclist Gears Up For Rio
Nearly 300 Americans are heading to Rio de Janiero to compete in the Paralympics that begin Sept. 7. For Jennifer Schuble, it's her third time and the cyclist hopes to win gold yet again.
Venezuela's Opposition Expects Big Turnout For Anti-Government Protests
It's a day of protests against Venezuela's president, whose government has overseen an almost total collapse of the country's economy. Renee Montagne talks to Hannah Dreier of The Associated Press.