Latin America

Supporters of ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo work together to roll a boulder onto the Pan-American North Highway during a protest against his detention, in Chao, Peru, on Thursday.

World News

A Peruvian judge has ordered 18 months detention for ousted President Pedro Castillo

3:35am December 16, 2022

by The Associated Press

The judge's decision came a day after the government declared a police state as it struggles to calm the violence in impoverished Andean regions that were the base of support for Castillo.

Peru declares a national emergency following deadly protests

5:16am December 15, 2022

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Associated Press reporter Regina Garcia Cano about the state of emergency.

Morning news brief

5:16am December 15, 2022

A new NPR poll shows Americans want congressional leaders to compromise. Peru declares a 30-day national emergency. Israel's longest-serving prime minister is poised to return to office.

National

Morning news brief

5:57am December 14, 2022

Thousands of migrants arrive in El Paso, Texas, before pandemic restrictions end. China grapples with a COVID surge, following a loosening of restrictions. And, Somalians faces a major food crisis.

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Religion

Annual celebration honors Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico

5:00am December 12, 2022

by Eyder Peralta

Millions of people make the pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City to honor the patron saint of Mexico. There are no pandemic restrictions in place.

Police trying to break up supporters of ousted President Pedro Castillo at plaza San Martin in Lima, Peru, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.

Peru president proposes moving up elections amid protests

1:11am December 12, 2022

by The Associated Press

Peru's newest president, Dina Boluarte gave in to protesters' demands early Monday announcing in a nationally televised address that she will send Congress a proposal to move up elections.

World News

Understanding Peru's political turmoil

5:44pm December 11, 2022

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political analyst Andrea Moncada about Peru's botched coup and what it means for democracy in the South American nation.

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Peruvian President Pedro Castillo at a press conference for foreign journalists in Lima on Oct. 11.

World News

From President to prisoner - the rapid descent of Peru's Pedro Castillo

5:21pm December 09, 2022

by Simeon Tegel

Peru's Pedro Castillo gambled away power in one breathtaking day

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Player of Brazil Vinícius Júnior celebrates after scoring a disallowed goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group G soccer match between Brazil and Switzerland at Stadium 974 on Nov. 28, in Doha.

Brazil's soccer star Vinícius Júnior wants to give back to schools in his hometown

7:24am December 09, 2022

by Carrie Kahn

The forward for Brazil and Real Madrid has been tackling a lot on the road to his first World Cup, including racism abroad and poverty back home.

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Politics & Government

Peru has a new president after Pedro Castillo was removed for rebellion

5:02am December 08, 2022

by Simeon Tegel

Peru has a new President this morning after, after President Pedro Castillo was removed from office and charged with rebellion after attempting to launch a coup.