Argentina's peso continues its slide to lows not seen for decades
Argentina is experiencing its worst economic crisis in years, with inflation at record highs, turning household budgets on their head.
Latin America
'Pelé' now officially means 'exceptional,' a Brazilian dictionary declares
"Pelé" — the nickname of one of soccer's greatest players — has long been used as a synonym for greatness. Now, a Brazilian dictionary is making that meaning official with a new entry.
Latest on Ukraine: Russia runs U.N. Security Council as China runs damage control
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mexico migrant camp tents have been torched across the border from Texas
The fires were set Wednesday and Thursday to about 25 makeshift tents at a camp of about 2,000 people, most of them from Venezuela, Haiti and Mexico, in Matamoros, Mexico, near Brownsville, Texas.
New Mayan discovery at an ancient site in Mexico is another clue into their past
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with University of Texas professor David Stuart about a recent Mayan discovery in southern Mexico.
U.S. officials say they're poised to deal a 'crushing blow' to fentanyl traffickers
The officials say the U.S. has infiltrated the Sinaloa cartel, but the effort has sparked a backlash in Mexico. Some experts are skeptical fentanyl smuggling can be slowed.
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The Supreme Court is deciding whether to allow an abortion pill to remain available. The Pentagon may evacuate U.S. citizens from Sudan. U.S. officials say they've infiltrated the Sinaloa cartel.
A massive search for 3 missing American sailors off Mexico coast has been called off
After scouring roughly 200,000 square miles with no sign of the three and their sailboat, the Mexican navy and U.S. Coast Guard have suspended the search. They've been missing for more than two weeks.
An app is the latest tool, and barrier, for migrants at the southern U.S. border
The Biden administration has an app specifically for asylum-seekers and other migrants without valid visas. But it often stands between migrants and crossing the border from Mexico to the U.S.
Russia's foreign minister visits Brazil on a swing through Latin America
Brazil is offering to be a peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine as Russia's foreign minister pays a visit to Brazil's capital Brasilia.