Roundup: What The Coronavirus Response Looks Like In France, Kenya And Brazil
NPR correspondents in Paris, Nairobi and Rio de Janeiro relay how the countries they cover have adapted to life in the age of the coronavirus.
Latin America
Hospital Heroes Illuminate 'Christ The Redeemer' As Part Of Coronavirus Tribute
The word "hope" was also projected onto the statue towering over Rio de Janeiro, along with the phrase for "Stay at Home" — the message nurses and doctors are telling people around the world.
Afro-Colombian Music Offers Youths A Rhythmic Alternative To Drug Gangs
Currulao combines drums and marimbas and is popular along the country's Pacific coast where most of the population is Afro-Colombian. One verse goes: "We no longer have peace in our paradise."
Mexico's Virtual Catholic Passion Plays Get Creative
With the country shut down for the month of April, Roman Catholic churches are bringing their Holy Week celebrations online to continue rituals and reach the faithful.
Many Venezuelan Hospitals Lack Basics To Function, Let Alone Handle COVID-19
Doctors tell NPR many health workers have left the country and many hospitals don't have necessities, including soap and running water.
Colombia's Pacific Port City Of Tumaco Is Home To Currulao Music
On the Pacific Coast of Colombia, there is a notorious shipping point used for the cocaine trade. But in this gang-ridden, impoverished port, lies a hidden musical treasure.
Economic, Political Crises Hinder Venezuela's Pandemic Battle
Venezuela is in no position to fight COVID-19. Its health care system collapsed long before the virus hit, leaving hospitals without running water and soap, much less ventilators or PPE.
Gen Z Under Lockdown: How They're Coping, From TikTok To Virtual Drinks
Gen Z has been criticized for not taking social distancing seriously. We talk to teens and people in their early 20s around the world about why they're staying home — and how they're staying sane.
Aid Groups Say They've Never Faced A Challenge Like The Novel Coronavirus
Humanitarian organizations are used to dealing with droughts, conflict and natural disaster. But the pandemic adds unprecedented layers of difficulty to their work.
For Mexican Street Vendors, Coronavirus Means A Huge Loss Of Income
Mexico's president promises to expand support for the nation's poor and aged, but those who work in the informal economy, like street vendors, say they won't be able to survive without working.