The American Diplomat Who Helped Bring An End To Colombia's War
An American negotiator played a key role in helping Colombia end it's half-century war between the government and the FARC guerrillas. Here's how he did it.
Latin America
Who Is Responsible For That Pile Of Poop?
To stop open defecation, a U.N.-affiliated group takes villagers on a "walk of shame." But critics raise questions about the ethics of this approach.
'Narcos' Producer On The Drug War, Colombia And Escobar's Son's Grievances
Before making Narcos, Eric Newman spent years researching Pablo Escobar's story. He says, "For us ... it was very important to show the most balanced look at the [drug] war we possibly could."
PHOTOS: A Peephole Into The Lives Of Coal Miners, Teen Moms, City Folk
A selection of winning photos from Getty Images second annual Instagram Grant highlights stories from Latin America, Ethiopia and India.
Iranian Cyclist Dies After Crash At Paralympics
Bahman Golbarnezhad, 48, suffered a heart attack on the way to the hospital in Rio de Janiero. The Iranian flag has been lowered to half-staff at the Paralympic Village.
Reporter Returns to Haiti And Finds Cherished Hotel Shuttered
I couldn't care less about most of the hotels I've stayed in as a foreign correspondent. But La Villa Creole was different.
Renouncing Pablo Escobar's Sins, His Son Trafficks In Motivational Talks
Drug czar Pablo Escobar's son studied to be an architect. But his late father's notoriety interfered with business, so today he's a speaker urging kids to stay away from drugs.
In 'Soy Yo' Video, Bomba Estéreo Pays Tribute To 'What's Inside Of You'
The music video for the Colombian band's song "Soy Yo" has made headlines this week. The group's Simon Mejia tells NPR's Rachel Martin why it's being called an ode to little brown girls everywhere.
Cuba Fights Off Zika
Cuba has reported only three cases of Zika contracted in the country. The government credits its deployment of soldiers and civilians across the island to destroy mosquito breeding grounds.
Can Colombia Finally Fix Its Split Personality?
It's a country of booming urban centers and poor and lawless rural regions. A pending peace deal between the government and the guerrillas promises to end this divide.