WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard Boards Suspected Narco-Sub In High-Speed Chase
The semi-submersible vessel was reportedly carrying more than 17,000 pounds of cocaine, worth some $232 million.
Latin America
Anticipated Immigration Raids Have Minnesota Dairy Farmers On Edge
In rural Minnesota, local dairy farmers rely on Hispanic immigrants for labor. And as agents arrest employees on their way to their jobs, farmers are pushing back.
Mexico's Beaches Are Being Overwhelmed By Sargassum Seaweed From The Atlantic
Scientists say there's a mass of seaweed stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to West Africa. They call it the biggest seaweed bloom in the world and that it's a signal of a new normal.
In Juárez, 'Remain In Mexico' Policy Casts Asylum-Seekers Back Into Uncertainty
For some migrants in Juárez, Mexico, waiting for their asylum claims to be processed means staying in a hot, crowded hotel basement and embarking on a process marked by confusion and randomness.
Brazil Judge Orders Mining Company To Pay For Damage From Dam Disaster
Hundreds of people died when a ruptured dam unleashed a wave of mining waste in the town of Brumadinho in January. Mining giant Vale said it is committed to fixing the damage.
News Brief: Migrants At Border, 2020 Census Case, Labor Secretary Under Scrutiny
Fewer people were apprehended at the U.S. border in June than in May. Judge rules Trump administration can't change legal team in census case. And, pressure mounts for U.S. labor secretary to resign.
Mexico Moves Forward With Increased Enforcement At Border With Guatemala
Mexico has pledged to step up enforcement of its border with Guatemala in order to avoid a 5 percent tariff on all imported goods by the Trump administration. The measure appears to be working.
Has Mexico Succeeded In Slowing The Flow Of Migrants Trying To Reach The U.S.?
Mexico has significantly increased the number of National Guard forces at its southern border with Guatemala. The question: has it succeeded in slowing the flow of migrants trying to reach the U.S.?
In One Venezuelan City, People Have Found Low-Cost Entertainment — In A Barbershop
When the going gets tough and entertainment becomes too pricey to afford, Venezuelans go to the barbershop. They are entertained by a singing barber and musicians who gather to create great sound.
The Last VW Beetle Rolls Off The Assembly Line In Mexico This Week
An emblem of the hippie era in America, the car was marketed in the U.S. as adorably uncool. Volkswagen sold the bug with cheeky slogans like "It's ugly, but it gets you there."