Biden's new border enforcement plan is receiving criticism from all sides
NPR's Dwane Brown speaks with Fernando García of the Border Network for Human Rights about the Biden administration's new U.S.-Mexico border policy.
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Security forces in Brazil regain control after an ex-president's supporters stormed Congress. President Biden will meet with North American leaders in Mexico. And, the U.S. House returns to business.
Security forces in Brazil regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress
In a stunning security breach, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Congress and the presidential offices Sunday, to protest what they falsely claim was a stolen election.
The ex-president's supporters have protested since election results were revealed
NRP's Leila Fadel speaks with Oliver Steunkel of the Vargas Foundation in Brazil about what the attacks in the Brazilian capital mean for democracy in the country.
Security forces regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's Congress
Supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, who are calling on the military to take control of the country, broke into three government buildings in Brazil's capital on Sunday.
Ana Montes, former U.S. analyst convicted of spying for Cuba, is released from prison
Montes was highly regarded for her expertise on Cuba. But under the radar, she shared classified information with the Cuban government, including the identities of U.S. spies.
Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm Brazil's Congress
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed Brazil's Congress building and Presidential offices, in scenes that echo Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Can Brazil's Lula save the Amazon?
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with environmental researcher Erika Berenguer about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's ambitions to save the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.
New U.S. border plan may lead more Cubans to attempt the risky journey by sea
Authorities in the Florida Keys are struggling to respond to a surge in migrants landing in boats from Haiti and Cuba. The largest numbers are from Cuba where economic conditions are desperate.
Biden shares his border security plan ahead of trip to Mexico
President Biden laid out his vision on border security ahead of a trip next week to the southern U.S. border and talks with Mexico.