Ecuador Fights 'Bad Left' Notoriety
Ecuador's ambassador to Washington is hoping to turn a page in her country's stormy relationship with the U.S. But it's not easy once your government is branded as left-wing.
Latin America
For Mexico, Action On The Pitch Means Stillness In The Streets
Mexico took to the field on the second day of the World Cup, and the nation shut down to watch. Nearly everyone, from vendors to politicians, took the day off to watch their team beat Cameroon 1-to-0.
World Cup's First Day Marred By Protests
Riot police in Sao Paulo used tear gas and stun grenades against protesters angry over Brazil's attention to the World Cup over the needs of its people. The violence came before the first game began.
Soccer Fans Eager To Get World Cup Action Underway
Despite strikes and protests, fans are converging on Brazil in advance of the World Cup. The soccer tournament starts on Thursday. People from all over the world are getting into the soccer spirit.
More Unaccompanied Minors Moved From Texas To Arizona
Over the weekend, hundreds of children traveling solo across the U.S. border were transferred to a detention center in Nogales, Arizona. David Greene talks to Los Angeles Times reporter Cindy Carcamo.
A Reason To Smile: Mexican Town Is A Destination For Dental Tourism
Los Algodones is tiny, but with help from the Internet, the Mexican border town has become a virtual dental factory, drawing patients from across the U.S. and Canada.
After Shootings, Extended Silence: What The Border Patrol Hasn't Said
The agency has repeatedly used deadly force along the U.S.-Mexico border while providing little or no information. Steve Inskeep describes four notable killings that have raised questions.
American Detained In Honduras: 'We Came With An Open Heart'
Six Americans remain in a rural Honduran prison after being arrested last month on suspicion of smuggling weapons into the country.
As World Cup Approaches, Brazilians Aren't Exactly Thrilled
New poll numbers from the Pew Research Center show widespread dissatisfaction in Brazil as the country prepares for the World Cup.
Colombian Rebel Group Becomes World's Oldest Guerrilla Army
In May 1964, the Marxist guerrilla group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC, began its fight to overthrow the Colombian government. Fifty years later, the FARC is still fighting.