Amid A Hispanic Boom, Conflicting Feelings On Immigration
In southwest Virginia, Galax was once a traditional small-town mountain community. It now has one of the fastest-growing Hispanic populations in the state.
Latin America
In 'Macho' Brazil, Fast-Rising Star Marília Mendonça Is Inspiring Women To Push Back
Marília Mendonça has reclaimed Brazil's traditional genre sertanejo and created "feminejo," providing women with a voice in a traditionally macho society.
Protesters In Nicaragua Call For President's Ouster
The government's main response to months of protests has been violence. Almost 300 people have died, according to human rights groups. Now protesters want President Daniel Ortega removed from office.
Ecuador Builds Pyramid Of Roses In Attempt To Set A World Record
Half a million flowers went into the structure, which is a replica of a pre-Incan pyramid.
'They Wanted To Kill Us All': Nicaragua Reels After Bloody Church Siege
Human rights groups say nearly 300 people have died since demonstrations over a now-rescinded pension change in April. Protests turned deadly Friday as student protesters took refuge in a church.
Your Ancestors Probably Ate Insects. So What's Bugging You?
An anthropologist takes a deep dive into the history of gathering, raising and eating insects, and why in America and Europe, they're unlikely to become a mainstream food option anytime soon.
Bars And Churches Compete For Brazil's Youth
Bereft of hope and opportunity, youth in Brazil's poorer regions are part of a growing multitude in traditionally Catholic Latin America who are turning either to the evangelical Church, or to bars.
2 Students Killed In Nicaragua
Hundreds of demonstrators have died in protests against the authoritarian rule of President Daniel Ortega. Most recently two student protesters were killed.
FEMA Internal Report Cites Problems With Agency's Response To Hurricane Maria
An internal report released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency has concluded the agency was unable to provide adequate support to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico last year.
'I Know How Far I Can Go': Black Entrepreneurs Overcome Challenges In Brazil
Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, has become a hub for black-owned businesses. A startup accelerator there supports companies based on their potential for social and economic impact.