Latin America

More than 500 Cuban immigrants hoping to reach the United States live at this school-turned-shelter in northern Costa Rica after Nicaragua, a Cuban ally, closed its border to them.

Cubans Rushing To Enter U.S. Hit Roadblock In Central America

9:20am December 09, 2015

by Carrie Kahn

Thousands from the island, fearful the U.S. will change its preferential immigration policy, are trying to come here from the south — but many are stuck at the Costa Rica-Nicaragua border.

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U.S., Cuba Begin Negotiating Billions Of Dollars In Financial Claims

8:28pm December 08, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

The U.S. and Cuba begin talks on one of the thorniest issues between them: financial claims dating back to the Cuban revolution.

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A kissing bug is ready for its scanning electron micrograph extreme close-up. This insect bites humans, sucks their blood and infects them with a parasite, transmitted through feces.

Kissing Bug Disease: Latin America's Silent Killer Makes U.S. Headlines

4:17pm December 08, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

A classic horror story was written about it. Some think Charles Darwin died from it. The oldest mummies in the world have traces. And this year, it's in the news — but not always in an accurate way.

A demonstrator wears a box that reads in Spanish,

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Venezuela's University Professors Vote With Their Feet

3:25pm December 08, 2015

by John Otis

The collapse of the economy, combined with sky-high inflation, has left university professors earning about $35 a month. Droves of professionals have left, seeking opportunities abroad.

The U.S. Is A World Leader In Gun Deaths

6:20pm December 07, 2015

by Anders Kelto

In just about every region, the United States ranks high — with one exception.

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Venezuela's Opposition Wins Control Of The National Assembly

8:26am December 07, 2015

by John Otis

The opposition in Venezuela overwhelmingly won parliamentary elections on Sunday. The victory brings an end to almost 17 years of socialist rule.

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Venezuelan opposition supporters celebrate the results of the legislative election in Caracas early Monday.

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Opposition Party Wins Big In Venezuela, Ousting Maduro's Socialists

7:21am December 07, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Venezuelans voted amid an economic crisis that's led to soaring inflation and scarcity. Winning 99 seats, the opposition will now control the country's congress.

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Restrictions In Travel Leave Cuban Migrants Stranded On The Way

5:42pm December 06, 2015

Thousands of Cuban migrants are stuck at the Costa Rica-Nicaragua border. Nicaragua, a close ally of Cuba, won't let the migrants enter into its country to continue north to the United States.

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In Brazil, Rising and Rampant Racism Is Written On The Wall

7:54am December 06, 2015

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

A group puts racist tweets on billboards in the neighborhood in which the troll lives. The biggest lawyers group seeks an apology and reparations for slavery. Brazil is combating racism in new ways.

A Spanish galleon is seen here in an artist's depiction of trade on the high seas in the 16th century. Colombia says it's found a galleon from 1708 that is believed to hold billions of dollars' worth of treasure.

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Wreck Of Legendary Spanish Galleon Is Finally Found, Colombia Says

3:24pm December 05, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The San Jose sank in 1708. The value of its cargo — believed to include gold, silver, emeralds, and other precious cargo — has been estimated at more than $10 billion.