Latin America

A little corner of Germany in Venezuela attracts thousands of tourists

Venezuela divided: A closer look at politics

Political analyst Laura Carlsen speaks to Elaine Reyes, to help dissect the political drama unfolding in Venezuela.

Venezuela divided: The view from two sides

A look at the Venezuelan crisis from the eyes of two citizens: one in favor and one in opposition of the Maduro government.

Venezuela divided: A timeline of events

Venezuela is a nation divided, and in the grip of one of the most critical times in its history. Elaine Reyes has this timeline of events to show what brought Venezuela to this point.

Environmental activists experience deadliest year in Colombia

2016 was a deadly year for environmentalists in Colombia., according to a report by the advocacy group, Global Witness. This made it the most dangerous year in recorded history.

Over the counter marijuana now available for purchase in Uruguay

Uruguay is working to fully implement the legalization of marijuana, approved by Congress in 2013. There are now 16 pharmacies authorization to sell over the counter cannabis to registered users.

Havana Zoo forced to use ‘birth control’ on frisky lions

Breeding and protecting endangered species is an important part of what many zoos do around the world, and Cuba’s wildlife park is no exception. The zoo now has more lion cubs than it can handle. Is the breeding plan for the lions working too well?

Colombia’s peace process may be giving rise to violence in Costa Rica

Since Colombia achieved its historic peace deal with the FARC, the rebel group has gradually been laying down its arms. But there are new concerns the returned weapons are ending up – and giving a rise to violence in – Costa Rica.

Orchestra in Paraguay transforms trash into musical treasure

An orchestra in the poor suburbs of Paraguay’s capital uses material found in a landfill to build its instruments.

Mexican mothers reclaim the search for their disappeared children

Mexico’s National Registry for Missing Persons says 30,000 Mexicans have disappeared in the past decade, but the government’s failure to find them has led to an extraordinary movement of citizen search groups.