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- Brazil: Why do Latin American protests so often call for impeachment?
Tens of thousands protested against President Rousseff on Sunday – the third time this year. Some fear a threat to democracy.
- Erupting volcano in Ecuador prompts state of emergency
- Venezuela elections: campaign amid chaos, or chaos as campaign?
The government sent a clear message last month about the nature of the congressional election when it declared five opposition candidates ineligible to run.
- Time to talk about sex? Why Honduras is starting to tackle 'taboo' topic.
Honduras has the second highest rate of teen pregnancy in Latin America – a problem with long term social and economic consequences.
- Mexico City: Why didn't slain journalist Ruben Espinosa seek protection?
More than 50 journalists have been killed or disappeared in Mexico since 2011.
- In Honduras, a wellspring of new tools to tackle drought
More than 2 million people living in dry areas in Central America face hunger. Food security is starting to improve in some communities as farmers adopt alternative crops and more efficient water usage.
- US begins quest to make eighth straight World Cup appearance
The United States will soon start their journey to make an eighth straight World Cup appearance in Russia in 2018 with Trinidad & Tobago likely to provide the toughest opposition in their first qualifying group.
- Time to leave Honduras? For many youths, the answer is easy.
Despite crackdowns at borders, many teens are still attempting the perilous journey north to the US, driven by violence and poor prospects for schooling and jobs.
- Honduras: As protests over corruption swell, many see 'positive moment'
Protesters have taken to the streets for eight straight weekends, angered by revelations of alleged government theft of social security funds and pushing for reform.
- As Mexico tightens southern border, migrants confront new threats
Deportations and detentions of migrants have risen sharply since Plan Frontera Sur was launched a year ago. Many say the effort is working, but rights groups worry that migrants are taking greater risks.
- Mexican drug lord's escape sinks Peña Nieto's credibility
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman used an elaborate tunnel to slip out of a maximum-security prison on Saturday night. President Peña Nieto said last year that any escape by Guzman would be "unforgivable."
- Male models: Teaching men in Central America about gender and power
In a region with sky-high rates of violence against women and some of the world’s deadliest cities, educational campaigns are trying to change the attitudes of men and boys on what it means to 'be a man.'
- Why Pope Francis focused on environment in Ecuador
Pope Francis highlighted the tensions between environment, business, and the plight of the poor in Ecuador.
- In El Salvador, a rare murder-free town asks: What's secret of our success?
A handful of small towns near the Honduran border had no murders last year, a huge feat in one of the world's most dangerous countries. But as gang violence creeps closer, residents race to find ways to keep the peace.
- Women's World Cup 2015 TV schedule: US vs. Japan in Sunday's final
The American and Japanese women face one another on the soccer pitch for the third time in just under five years.
- The good, the bad, and the complicit: Two films challenge Trump on Mexico
'Cartel Land' and 'Kingdom of Shadows' reveal a complex world of crime – and justice.
- Trouble at home: Why Brazil's Rousseff needed US state visit
President Dilma Rousseff was able to turn her back on a US visit in 2013, claiming moral authority over reported NSA spying. But domestic challenges in Brazil mean she needs a cozier relationship with the US.
- After Dominican Republic pulls up welcome mat, Haitians ask 'what next'
Hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants and Dominican-born children of immigrants are waiting to see if the government initiates mass deportations next month.
- Women's World Cup TV schedule: US vs. Germany in semifinal
Women's World Cup TV schedule: Each nation is looking for a third Women's World Cup title, and it could come down to the players guarding the goal.
- Women's World Cup 2015: How US defeated China
Hope Solo had her fourth straight shutout for the United States in Friday's 1-0 victory over China. Team USA has now reached the final four of all seven Women's World Cups. On Saturday, Canada faces England and Australia plays Japan.