All Americas
Venezuela legislator stripped of congressional seat. What's next for the opposition?A Supreme Court ruling took the seat of María Corina Machado. Local mayors have been sentenced to prison for not preventing blockades in their towns, gaining national attention, too.
An unusual sight: Water flows in Mexico's Colorado RiverThe goal in releasing 100,000 acre-feet of water from a dam on the US-Mexico border is to reestablish the Colorado River's flow in Mexico and restore wetlands there.
- Is Brazil 'shedding its skin'?
With a new generation of Brazilians entering college and the working world, many see fresh challenges to accepted class lines.
I'm just a farmer, says jailed Mexican kingpin Chapo GuzmanNearly five weeks after 'El Chapo's' capture in an oceanfront condominium, the crime boss is claiming ignorance of his alleged crimes. But his former bodyguard is talking.
Could unrest in Venezuela lead to a greener Caribbean?Countries from Aruba to the Dominican Republic are building wind farms and diversifying energy resources as Venezuelan oil shipments appear threatened by economic and political woes.
How young is too young? Bolivia debates child labor lawBolivian law sets the minimum working age at 14, but congress is discussing changes. Would banning child labor help kids out of poverty or will it push them into more dangerous work?
Venezuela: Can protests end when 'chucky dolls' face off against a 'dictatorial regime'?Both the opposition and the Maduro administration say dialogue is the solution, but name-calling threatens to drown out calls for peace in Venezuela.
Former Guatemalan leader pleads guilty to taking Taiwanese bribesThe current president claims that Taiwanese donations are more transparent in Guatemala today than they were 14 years ago.
Why land rights may hold key to curbing drug smuggling in Central AmericaA new study on Central America and Mexico suggests that strengthening land rights for forest-dwelling and coastal indigenous groups can help curb drug trafficking.
Mexico's rising threat: extortionMexico state, which features many poor Mexico City suburbs, reports of extortion jumped 58 percent between 2012 and 2013. Some say it's driving away business investment.
Why Venezuela's protests show Maduro is no Hugo ChávezVenezuela has experienced a progressive criminalization of protests since President Nicolás Maduro took office nearly a year ago.
From Mexico to Brazil, how is the Ukraine crisis playing in Latin America?Reactions in the region have ranged from name calling to accusations of Russian meddling to observations of declining world powers.
- Award-winning Tijuana factory offers more than just a job
Hundreds of employees at the Mexican Plantronics plant receive little more than the minimum wage, but perks like free art shows, continuing education, and fitness programs set the factory apart.
El Salvador: Leftist FMLN party wins presidential election in tight recountVictor Sánchez Cerén won 50.11 percent of the vote. Competing ARENA party candidate Quijano has not yet acknowledged the FMLN's win.
After Carnival trash strike, will Brazilian workers see gold in megaevents?Striking trash workers in Rio were able to pressure the government for better wages during Carnival. With the World Cup quickly approaching, other sectors may try to follow their example.
Venezuela: As protests grow more violent, should neighbors weigh in?Members of the Union of South American Nations meet today to discuss the crisis in Venezuela. With at least 21 dead amid antigovernment protests, will Venezuela get further regional backing?
Will Peru start shooting down suspected drug planes (again)?Peru is the world’s largest producer of cocaine and only interdicts about 8 percent of the drug. Some legislators favor a tougher approach to stop its export.
Venezuela's 'angry gochos': Why protests continue in western VenezuelaThe Andean region has a history and geography that some say explains why nationwide protests began there - and why they likely won't die down soon.
El Salvadorans wait anxiously amid razor-thin election resultsFewer than 7,000 votes separated El Salvador's ruling party candidate and his rival. Both men claimed victory, fueling worries in a country whose democracy is hard-won.
- FocusMexico's small-business 'vigilantes'
The business community in western Michoácan, Mexico, is trying to regain its footing after years of terror under the thumb of the Knights Templar criminal gang.
