For Rio's Lifeguards, New Year's Means Hordes Of Drunken Swimmers
Some 2 million revelers celebrate New Year's Eve on Copacabana Beach every year, and excessive drinking doesn't improve their ability to swim.
Latin America
Brazil Rejects Israel's Ambassador; Israel Threatens Relations Downgrade
Brazil is refusing to receive the envoy Dani Dayan because of his ties to settlers on the occupied West Bank. The Israeli government says the refusal could lead to a downgrade in ties with Brazil.
Mother, Son Flee El Salvador; Begin Asylum Process In The U.S.
In 2015, millions of people were driven from their homes by war, gangs and famine. One of them is Rosa. She doesn't want her full name used because she fears for her safety and that of her son.
Cuban Immigrants Flow Into The U.S., Fearing The Rules Will Change
One consequence of improved relations is that Cubans believe it will soon be harder to immigrate to the U.S. This year has seen the largest influx of Cubans in more than two decades.
Captured 'Affluenza' Teen, Mother Had 'Going-Away Party,' Sheriff Says
Ethan Couch, who killed four people when driving drunk, and his mother were apprehended in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Texas authorities say they are working with Mexico to send the pair back to the U.S.
'Affluenza' Teen And His Mother Detained In Mexico
Mexican officials say they will hand over Ethan Couch for deportation to the U.S. The teen killed four people when driving drunk, and his lawyer blamed his client's wealthy upbringing.
Pope Francis Asks Central American Governments To Help Cuban Migrants
Thousands of Cubans have been stuck in Costa Rica as they attempt to make their way to the United States.
U.S. Businesses Look To Cuba, But See Limited Opportunities So Far
Restrictions may be falling away, but there are no signs yet that commerce between the countries is about to take off. U.S. agriculture sales to Cuba are actually down, while American tourism is up.
What Brazil's Museum Of Tomorrow Means To Locals Today
The museum is meant to revitalize Rio de Janeiro and inspire environmental stewardship. To critics it's an eyesore that alienates the local community.
Floods In Paraguay, Argentina And Uruguay Displace Tens Of Thousands
As water levels climbed to the highest in decades, Paraguay declared a state of emergency, and thousands fled to higher ground.