Peru expels Mexico's ambassador as tensions between the countries rise
Peru and Mexico continue their diplomatic squabble over the fate of Peru's former president Pedro Castillo.
Latin America
Drug dealers in Peru watched Santa Claus and his elves break down their door
The suspects in Lima never imagined that they were being busted. Police say the group even thought it was a joke when Santa and his helpers screamed at them to freeze and get down on the floor.
Researchers find 168 more ancient images at Peru's Nazca Lines
The new findings add to the 190 previously discovered geoglyphs at the UNESCO World Heritage site. The discoveries are thought to date to between 100 B.C. and A.D. 300.
Overflow crowds in Buenos Aires forced the end of a World Cup celebration parade
So many jubilant Argentine fans swarmed the streets of Buenos Aires that the soccer team had to abandon the open-air bus transporting them to the city and board helicopters for a capital flyover.
Tourists are trapped in Lima as protesters block main roads
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Simeon Tegel about efforts to evacuate tourists trapped in and around Lima, Peru, as protesters block main roads after the former president's ousting.
Argentinian soccer fans are hoping Messi finally gets to lift a World Cup
Argentina is competing against France in the World Cup final. In Buenos Aires, enthusiasm is high for a badly wanted win.
Researchers in Brazil credit the power of sound for scientific discoveries
The Amazon rainforest is the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet. Scientists there say the best way to experience it may be with your ears.
A Peruvian judge has ordered 18 months detention for ousted President Pedro Castillo
The judge's decision came a day after the government declared a police state as it struggles to calm the violence in impoverished Andean regions that were the base of support for Castillo.
Peru declares a national emergency following deadly protests
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Associated Press reporter Regina Garcia Cano about the state of emergency.
Morning news brief
A new NPR poll shows Americans want congressional leaders to compromise. Peru declares a 30-day national emergency. Israel's longest-serving prime minister is poised to return to office.