Latin America

Demonstrators poured into the streets of cities across Brazil over the weekend, including Manaus, in northern Brazil.

World News

As The Olympics Loom, Brazil Lurches From One Crisis To The Next

10:11am March 14, 2016

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

Brazil is in the midst of an economic downturn. It's battling the Zika virus. And a deepening political crisis has sparked massive protests and calls for the president's resignation.

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Historic Protests In Brazil Amid Political Crisis, Economic 'Hurricane'

9:06am March 14, 2016

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

Brazil faces its worst recession in nearly a century, and a fraud scandal has ensnared an ex-president. Scores of demonstrators are calling for the impeachment of current President Dilma Rousseff.

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There Are Times When Journalists Must Take A Stand, Jorge Ramos Says

5:58am March 09, 2016

Steve Inskeep talks to Univision anchor Jorge Ramos about his book, Take A Stand: Lessons From Rebels. Ramos will be one of the moderators at Wednesday's Washington Post-Univision Democratic debate.

Israeli sisters (from left) Liron, Tair and Tagel Haim, who make up the band A-WA, perform in Jerusalem.

In Honor Of #InternationalWomensDay, A Playlist Of Ladies Who Rock

2:27pm March 08, 2016

by Maanvi Singh

Check out the songs (and back stories) of women musicians from around the world.

Venezuela Struggles To Contain Zika Outbreak Amid Economic Crisis

4:30pm March 07, 2016

by John Otis

For pregnant women in Venezuela, the possibility of getting the Zika virus is scary. The country's economy has collapsed, doctors are leaving in droves, and there's no medicine on the shelves. On top of that, the government seems to be downplaying the spread of the disease in the country.

Joanna Hausmann is a comedian who makes videos for The Flama, which focuses on Latino culture.

National

A Comedian 'Rants' On Different Latino Cultures

10:14am March 05, 2016

by NPR Staff

Latinos in the U.S. are "just put all in one group," says Joanna Hausmann, who is using comedy videos to show that all Latinos aren't the same.

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig shakes hands with fans Dec. 16 at the Latin American Stadium in Havana during a Major League Baseball goodwill tour. Puig and fellow Cuban national Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox returned home Tuesday for the firs

MLB Hopes New Openness Will Ease Players' Path From Cuba To The Majors

9:50am March 05, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The league's plan, which needs approval from the players' union and both governments, would allow direct pickups of Cuban players — no defections — in exchange for cash support for the sport there.

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Monarch Butterflies Are On The Rebound

7:26am March 05, 2016

After years of decline, the numbers of Monarch butterflies are up. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro speaks with Jorge Rickards of the World Wildlife Fund in Mexico about their promising rebound.

World News

Brazil's Former President Questioned In Corruption Investigation

4:28pm March 04, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Simon Romero, Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times, about how Brazil's ex-leader was detained as part of a colossal graft investigation.

MLB Paves Way For Cubans To Play In The Big Leagues

4:28pm March 04, 2016

by Brian Naylor

One of the benefits of improved U.S.-Cuba relations is being played out on the baseball diamond. President Obama is expected to attend an exhibition game in Havana later this month, and Major League Baseball proposed a way to allow Cuban players to play for U.S. teams without having to defect.