Marijuana Is A Step Closer To Being Decriminalized In Mexico
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.
Latin America
Brazil COVID-19 Crisis: Inquiry Uncovers Government Negligence
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with reporter Michael Fox about COVID-19 in Brazil. Earlier this month the country's death toll surpassed half a million, becoming the second highest in the world.
Nicaragua Faces Political Crisis As President Ortega Continues To Jail Opponents
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.
In Peru, A Tense Wait For Final Election Results
As Peru awaits the final results, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Peruvian journalist Pao Ugaz about the aftermath of the country's presidential elections.
Nicaragua Cracks Down On Press, Government Jails Opposition Leaders Ahead Of Election
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times reporter Anatoly Kurmanaev on the recent crackdown of press in Nicaragua as the government jails opposition leaders ahead of the November election.
As Brazil Tops 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths, Protesters Blame President
Anti-government protesters took to the streets nationwide as Brazil's death toll reached a grim benchmark — a tragedy many critics attribute to President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic.
Power Outage In Puerto Rico Hits 337K Customers Amid Growing Outrage
The sudden power failure late Wednesday comes just days after another massive outage hit the U.S. territory.
Larger Than A Football Field (And Growing), Sinkhole Has Swallowed 1 House, 2 Dogs
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.
Brazil's Main COVID Strategy Is A Cocktail Of Unproven Drugs
In one of the hardest hit countries in the world, the main strategy is a so-called early treatment combo of unproven medications — endorsed by President Jair Bolsonaro.
How Families, Separated At The Border By Trump Policies, Are Coping
Some of the migrant families who were separated at the U.S. border during the Trump administration are back together. A Salvadoran father and son share their experience.