Crews work through 2nd night after Cuba hotel blast kills 27
Crews worked through a second night searching for victims of a hotel explosion that killed at least 27 people in Cuba's capital and left more than a dozen missing.
Latin America
At least 8 people have died in an explosion at a Havana hotel
Dozens were injured in the blast that ripped away large sections of the outer wall at the Hotel Saratoga, a 19th century structure. A gas leak was the suspected cause of the explosion.
Cinco de Mayo is part of a deeper story of 2 nations trying to define themselves
Cinco de Mayo has come to stand for a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. On May 5, 1862, an epic battle was fought and won by Mexicans, which helped shape the future of Mexico and the U.S.
Former U.S. consul in Rio de Janeiro raises new alarms about Brazil's Bolsonaro
The former U.S. consul in Rio de Janeiro, Scott Hamilton, speaks about his concerns about Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and the implications for democratic institutions in the country.
As U.S. may restrict abortion, other nations are easing access
Recent legislative activities in countries show the U.S. risks being out of step with the progress that the rest of the world is making in protecting sexual and reproductive rights.
With Title 42 in flux, migrants take over Mexican cities across the border
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Pedro Rios of the American Friends Services Committee about how Tijuana, Mexico, is grappling with the continuing influx of migrants.
Cowboys in Colombia are barefoot legends
Cowboys in the South American country of Colombia have a storied history. To this day, they continue to ride the plains, keeping an eye on cattle. And usually, they do so barefoot.
Pablo Neruda's question poems, now translated and illustrated for children
Neruda's Book of Questions is well known in Latin American literature. A new bilingual, illustrated selection of his poems gives English-speaking children an opportunity to interrogate the world.
U.S. officials arrest British Virgin Islands premier on drug charges
The premier, Andrew Fahie, was charged with conspiracy to import cocaine and conspiracy to launder money, according to a criminal complaint.
He's running to be Colombia's 1st left-wing president. Here's what he plans to do
Colombian presidential candidate Gustavo Petro sits down with NPR and talks about his time in a guerrilla group and proposals to tackle poverty and climate change.