What Chile's new president could mean for the country's future
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with journalist Francisca Skoknic about Chile's constitutional process and recent electoral change.
Latin America
Tens of thousands are displaced in Brazil after weeks of flooding in Bahia state
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gram Slattery, Brazil correspondent for Reuters, about the deadly flooding currently happening in the northeastern state of Bahia, Brazil.
These are the top stories NPR's correspondents around the world recommend from 2021
We asked the network's international journalists to pick one story from the year you should check out. Here are their selections.
Costa Rica jumps into the global competition for remote workers
Costa Rica is giving foreigners tax and visa breaks if they work remotely from the Central American nation. Some Costa Ricans say the advantages are unfair to locals who do remote work and pay taxes.
El Salvador frees 3 women who were sentenced to 30 years under anti-abortion laws
President Nayib Bukele's government has freed three Salvadoran women who were sentenced to 30 years in prison under the nation's strict anti-abortion laws after suffering obstetric emergencies.
In Mexico, piñatas are a Christmas essential full of history, art and treats
Piñatas are a common element in parties across different countries, but especially in Mexico around Christmas time, and the story of their origin combines cultures, traditions and religions.
Mexican cartels are turning to meth and fentanyl production
Cartels are increasingly turning to huge, industrial-scale labs to churn out synthetic drugs as they shift away from naturally grown drugs like opium and marijuana.
The many contradictions of 'Latin Music'
For some, the term 'Latin music' is too broad to be meaningful. For others, it invokes a sense of pride and resistance. To help break it down, we spoke to an expert on race and music and pop culture.
Leftist millennial wins Chile's weekend presidential election
Gabriel Boric, 35, who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile's next president after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump.
News brief: Omicron variant, Build Back Better, Chile's president-elect
The latest coronavirus variant is spreading quickly. West Virginia Sen. Manchin says he won't support the president's Build Back Better plan. A leftist millennial wins Chile's presidential election.