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.
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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.
U.S. asks Honduras to arrest, extradite ex-President Hernández
The request follows speculation over whether the former president would be charged after U.S. prosecutors repeatedly implicated him in his brother's 2019 drug trafficking trial.
The U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico
The U.S. suspended avocado imports from Mexico after a USDA inspector received a threat — highlighting the violence and criminal influence over the supply of the fruit.
Shortly before the Super Bowl, the U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico
The suspension would not affect game-day consumption as those avocados had already been shipped.
Nicaragua has convicted more than a dozen opponents of President Daniel Ortega
In trials that sometimes last just a few hours, Nicaragua has been convicting political opponents of President Daniel Ortega, sending a chilling message about free expression.
Cartagena's literary festival hopes to inspire a new generation of artists
The literary festival in the Colombian port city aims to bridge the gap between the city's cosmopolitan center and the surrounding neighborhoods, where many of the poor never make it downtown.