Amid A Struggling Economy, Cuban Real Estate Is Booming
Havana apartments with a Caribbean view run in the hundreds of thousands. Some houses are being sold for as much as $1 million. The real estate rush is on.
Latin America
Peruvian Farmers, Chefs (Yes, Chefs) Cash In On Guinea Pig Craze
The growing demand in South American restaurants for the rodent's crispy skin and fatty flesh is helping improve the lives of small farmers in Peru.
After Voters Reject Colombia Peace Deal, Guerrillas Are Left In Limbo
FARC rebels are wondering whether they might be called back again into combat. Many hope not. After voters rejected a peace deal, "I could feel all my dreams falling apart," says one.
What The Peace Rejection Means For Colombia's Women And Children
Colombians rejected a peace deal between the government and FARC rebels earlier this month. PRI's Jasmine Garsd talks about what the rejection means for women and children across the country.
You're About To See A Lot More Cuban Cigars In The U.S.
David Savona of Cigar Aficionado talks about the lifting of restrictions on importing cigars from Cuba, and why Cuban cigars are so special to smokers.
What You Need To Know If You'd Like To Help Post-Hurricane Haiti
If you're thinking now's the time to hop on a plane and get involved in disaster relief, groups on the ground have some advice.
Haiti Presidential Election Rescheduled For November
The long-postponed vote, which was most recently canceled because of Hurricane Matthew, will be held November 20. Haiti's interim president has already outstayed his mandate to be in office.
Obama Eases Special Limits On Cuban Products, From Drugs To Rum And Cigars
The changes clear the way for Cuban-origin pharmaceuticals to gain U.S. regulatory approval. And instead of special quotas, normal limits on Americans' importation of foreign products will apply.
Colombian President Extends Cease-Fire With FARC In Bid To Save Peace Deal
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is trying to salvage a peace agreement to end the 52-year-old guerrilla war that was narrowly rejected in a nationwide referendum.
Colombia To Begin Peace Talks With Country's 2nd Largest Rebel Group ELN
Just days after Colombian voters rejected a peace plan with FARC rebels, Colombia's president is forging ahead with another group. The National Liberation Army, or ELN, is a smaller group than FARC.