El Salvador's president is taking a massive risk on Bitcoin
El Salvador's president is taking a billion-dollar risk on Bitcoin — with the country's treasury. Among the plans: a crypto trade zone near a dormant volcano.
Latin America
Sites in Beirut, Benghazi and Brownsville, Texas, make a most-endangered list
Beirut's historic city center and the traditional territory of the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas are among 25 places listed by World Monument Watch as in urgent need of preservation.
Looks like non-mRNA vaccines can be as good as Pfizer and Moderna in certain scenarios
The consensus has been that Pfizer and Moderna are most protective. But a study looking at 5 vaccines — including Russia's Sputnik V and two Chinese types — offers an unexpected finding.
Colombia's highest court legalizes abortion up to 24 weeks
The decision by the tribunal of nine judges fell short of the expectations of pro-choice groups that had been pushing for abortion to be completely decriminalized in Colombia.
International court case pits mining interests against Indigenous land rights
Batteries for electric cars are creating demand for more nickel — and a court case brought by an Indigenous community near a Guatemalan nickel mine could have broad implications.
Russia has been showing diplomatic interest in Latin American countries
Don Gonyea speaks with Vladimir Rouvinski of Universidad Icesi in Colombia about Russia's outreach to Latin American countries during the Ukraine crisis.
Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban
The U.S. had halted inspections of avocados from Mexico on Saturday, after a USDA inspector received a verbal threat.
Why we'll probably see avocado prices rise soon in the U.S.
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a temporary suspension on avocados from Mexico after an inspector received a threat. Experts say it might lead to a change in supply and cost.
Brazil mudslides kill more than 90, with dozens still missing
The mountain region where the mudslides occurred, just north of Rio de Janeiro, has experienced similar catastrophes in recent decades.
Honduras' ex-president is arrested as the U.S. seeks his extradition on drug charges
Hondurans celebrated as former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who left office last month, appeared in court to face an extradition request from the U.S.