Panama Is More Than A Hashtag
Panamanians are upset about their country's international reputation in light of the Panama Papers leak, which exposed the country as helping the world's rich and corrupt hide their money.
Latin America
To Save Power, Venezuela Gives Public Employees Fridays Off
As a drought pushes water levels to extreme lows, President Nicolas Maduro has declared every Friday a holiday for the next two months to save water and electricity.
Central American Kids Recall Brutal Journey To U.S. In 'Shelter'
Shelter is a play based on interviews with Central American kids about their harrowing experiences migrating north. NPR's Code Switch team talks with the youth who inspired the play, the playwright and the actors about the production.
The View From Mexico On Donald Trump
Mexico has reshuffled its top diplomats in the U.S. to counter what it says is rising anti-Mexican sentiment since Donald Trump detailed his plans to force Mexico to pay for a border wall.
How To Fight Zika When Your Country Is In Trouble: Improvise
Brazil's political and economic meltdown creates challenges for doctors trying to get a handle on the outbreak.
White House Says It Will Cut Ebola Funding To Address Zika
The Obama administration requested $1.9 billion in emergency funds to prepare for Zika, but Congress has yet to respond. Now the White House plans to divert funding intended for Ebola.
Street Harassment Around The World: What's Your Story?
How do men treat women in public spaces in different countries? What do women do to protect themselves? We asked activists to share their stories.
Government's Secrecy Contributes To Zika Outbreak In Venezuela, Critics Say
As the Zika virus spreads, many fear Venezuela is downplaying the number of cases. Given the secrecy and politics that shroud most government-run institutions there, it's hard to know for sure.
Panama Papers Shed Light On Global Business Of Tax Avoidance
A huge trove of documents leaked from a large Panamanian law firm is shedding light on the global business of tax avoidance. The papers reveal that large numbers of world leaders, athletes and movie stars hired the firm to set up shell corporations and offshore accounts with the aim of hiding their money. Regulators around the world say they will use the document dump to pursue illegal activity.
Being A Journalist In Veracruz, Mexico, Is A Very Dangerous Profession
Drug traffickers and a repressive state government make Veracruz one of the deadliest places for journalists in Mexico. Most now shun hard-hitting reporting, but still risk abduction and murder.