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Taking In Mexico City's History By Canoe And Bike
Friday, August 13, 2021
There is a lot to see around the Mexican capital. NPR's correspondent recommends canoeing and biking along some of Mexico City's tucked-away sites.
Mexico To Release Potentially Thousands Of Prisoners From Federal Custody
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Mexico's president has ordered the release of potentially thousands of prisoners from federal custody. Among the reasons for the early release is that some prisoners were tortured.
Funeral For Assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse Held In His Hometown
Friday, July 23, 2021
Assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was laid to rest after a military ceremony and funeral Mass in his hometown of Cap Haïtien.
Power In Haiti Remains Unstable, Country Awaits New Leader
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The situation in Haiti remains unstable after political leaders announced a power transfer that has yet to occur. Authorities announced a new round of arrests for the assassination of Jovenel Moise.
Haiti's Power Struggle Is Over: Ariel Henry Will Become Prime Minister
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
There appears to be a political truce between the two men who say they were the prime minister following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Claude Joseph will step down.
Ariel Henry Will Replace Claude Joseph As Haiti's Prime Minister
Monday, July 19, 2021
Haiti's acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph will step down and hand power to Ariel Henry to honor President Moïse's wishes. This comes after a key international bloc threw its support behind Henry.
Ariel Henry Will Become Haiti's Prime Minister, Ending A Power Struggle
Monday, July 19, 2021
Henry, a 71-year-old neurosurgeon and public official, had been appointed prime minister two days before the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse but hadn't been sworn in.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Has Been Hospital For Intestinal Issues After 10 Days Of Hiccups
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has taken ill with intestinal problems, according to his office. The seriousness of his illness is not clear.
Cuban Government Blocks The Internet In An Attempt To Thwart Protesters
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
As the largest anti-government protests in years spread throughout Cuba, the regime is attempting to control the flow of information by restricting internet access.
Thousands In Cuba Protest Over The Worsening Economy
Monday, July 12, 2021
Cuba's president addressed the nation Monday morning following widespread protests on the island about the dismal state of the economy. He blamed Cuba's troubles on the U.S.
The Latest From Haiti In The Wake Of President Jovenel Moise's Assassination
Saturday, July 10, 2021
We have the latest updates on the situation in Haiti, where the country is on the brink of major political upheaval after President Jovenel Moise was assassinated in his home earlier this week.
Unidentified Gunmen Assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
Wednesday, July 07, 2021
Unidentified gunmen assassinated Haiti's president, Jovenel Moïse, in his residence overnight.
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated At His Port-au-Prince Home
Wednesday, July 07, 2021
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has been assassinated. First Lady Martine Moïse, who was rushed to the hospital. There are conflicting reports about her condition.
Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse Is Assassinated, Shocking The Unstable Nation
Wednesday, July 07, 2021
Acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph said a group of people attacked the president's private residence and killed him, calling it an "odious, barbaric" act.
Marijuana Is A Step Closer To Being Decriminalized In Mexico
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Mexico's Supreme Court has taken steps to decriminalize the recreational use of marijuana. Adults will be able to apply for permits to grow cannabis for personal use.
Nicaragua Faces Political Crisis As President Ortega Continues To Jail Opponents
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has detained or jailed his political opponents and is now arresting journalists. Some of his neighbors are warning of a return to dictatorship.
COVID-19 Is Igniting A Public Health Emergency In Haiti, Despite Low Case Numbers
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Despite Haiti's relatively low COVID-19 infection rate, its poverty and inadequate health care system are creating a public health emergency. The first vaccines arrived only this week.
Larger Than A Football Field (And Growing), Sinkhole Has Swallowed 1 House, 2 Dogs
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
A large sinkhole has been growing at a farm in Mexico since May. It's already swallowed a house, and two dogs had to be rescued from the hole last week.
U.S. Sanctions Nicaragua: Accuses Leftist Government Of Undermining Democracy
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The Nicaraguan government has imprisoned more members of the political opposition as President Daniel Ortega continues to shut down dissent in advance of this fall's elections.
Harris Talked Migration In Meeting With Mexico's President López Obrador
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
Vice President Harris continues her Latin America trip focused on migration meeting Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in Mexico City.