Migrant advocates criticize Biden administration's proposal to limit asylum
The Biden administration's proposed rule change encourages migrants to seek asylum in a third country other than the U.S.
Latin America
How one father-daughter duo put an iconic Mexican sound on tape
In Mexico City, the calls of resellers looking for more product are ubiquitous. Now they are being celebrated in music.
The poet Gioconda Belli is one of more than 300 Nicaraguans stripped of citizenship
NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks to the acclaimed poet, Gioconda Belli, one of more than 300 Nicaraguans stripped of their citizenship earlier this month.
Mexico's new election reform is a blow to its young democracy
NPR's Eyder Peralta talks with Luis Carlos Ugalde, former chairman of Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute, about the country's newly approved electoral reform.
Former ambassador weighs in on potential changes to Mexico's electoral process
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhán about the potential changes to the country's electoral process.
Pregnant Russians flock to Argentina, seeking passports — and options — for their kids
The navy blue booklets, available to anyone born there, allow entry to 171 countries without a visa. It's a backup plan that well-off Russians believe may come in handy in the ever-uncertain future.
Morning news brief
Where do Americans stand with the debt ceiling debate? At least 11 Palestinians are dead after a raid by Israeli military forces. The White House unveils new rules for asylum-seekers at the border.
Advocates criticize Biden administration's proposed broad asylum restrictions
The Biden administration has unveiled sharp new restrictions on who can seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Former officials say it's the latest step toward tougher enforcement.
The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine continue to change the world
A year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, the repercussions continue to reverberate.
Morning news brief
Russia will stop its participation in a nuclear arms control treaty. U.S. jury convicts Mexico's ex-public security head of taking cartel bribes. Poll shows President Biden's approval rating is up.