Federal Appeals Court Considers Border Shooting Case
The family of a Mexican teen slain by a U.S. Border Patrol agent is seeking the right to sue in U.S. courts, claiming the shooting violated his constitutional protections.
Latin America
Episode 731: How Venezuela Imploded
Venezuela has just about every economic advantage a country could ask for: fertile land, good climate, educated population, and oil, lots and lots of oil. So how did it go so wrong?
Venezuelan Authorities Halt Drive To Recall President Nicolas Maduro
Officials have blocked the opposition's effort to trigger a recall election against Maduro, who is presiding over an economic implosion. Key opposition leaders say they have received travel bans.
Dr. Paul Farmer Is 'Surprised And Upset And Humbled' After Visit To Haiti
The co-founder of Partners In Health says the damage from Hurricane Matthew seemed worse than that of the 2010 earthquake. And he couldn't get over the way people reacted.
El Chapo Is A Step Closer To U.S. Extradition, After Judge Denies Appeal
The lawyer representing the head of the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel will seek to have Mexico's Supreme Court review the case, local media report.
Mexico City's Plan To Fight Sexual Assault: Whistles On The Subway
The mayor is handing out a half-million whistles to women in hopes of combating sexual harassment on public transportation. But critics say this only addresses a small part of the problem.
When These Latinos Tell Immigration Stories, They Push Beyond Fairy Tales
Latino colleagues from across NPR shared their family stories for Hispanic Heritage Month, exposing a rich array of experiences: loss, longing, contradiction and triumph.
Food Merchants At Tijuana Border Fight For Their Right To Feed
Plans to expand the border crossing could bulldoze over a longstanding market where many food vendors have made their living — and in some cases, their homes — for years, if not generations.
Chile's President Wants To Ease Abortion Ban, But Opponents Push Back
Chile, one of the few countries that does not permit abortions under any circumstances, may amend its law to allow it in cases such as rape. But the measure is facing opposition from conservatives.
Ecuador Suspends Internet Of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Ecuador has now confirmed that it cut off internet access at their London Embassy for Julian Assange, the leader of the group WikiLeaks, who has been staying at the embassy since 2012. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, about what Ecuador's calculus might be.