Former FARC Rebels Face The Ballot In Colombia Congressional Elections
After signing a peace deal with the Colombian government in 2016, the FARC are running a total of 74 candidates for Senate and House of Representative seats.
Latin America
How To Get People To See A Doctor When They Don't Want To
A new study looks at why the Tsimane people of Bolivia often avoid seeking medical care — and what might change their minds.
Brazil Reacts To Trump's Steel Tariffs
Brazil is one of the prime suppliers of steel to the United States and would bear the brunt of any tariffs. Brazil's foreign minister said Brazil would consider retaliatory actions.
The TPP Is Dead. Long Live The Trans-Pacific Trade Deal
The U.S. pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership last year. But the remaining 11 signatories carried on, cobbling together a pact under a new name they signed Thursday. Here's how it happened.
Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, Gunned Down In 1980, Will Become A Saint
The Vatican announced that Romero, who was closely associated with liberation theology and was killed by a right-wing death squad, will be canonized along with Pope Paul VI.
State Department Makes Permanent Staffing Reductions To Embassy In Cuba
Unexplained illnesses afflicting employees of the U.S. embassy in Havana led to the State Department decision to scale back staff and ban personnel's family members.
U.S. Plan For Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Prompts Global Backlash
President Trump said Thursday that he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of both metals in the coming weeks — a move largely aimed at China. But a number of U.S. trade partners had harsh words.
U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Is Latest Career Diplomat To Resign
Roberta Jacobson didn't give a reason but according to former U.S. and Mexican diplomats, the strain in the countries' relations made her job particularly difficult.
Panama's Trump Hotel Has More Drama Than Guests As Owners, Management Feud
Investors say President Trump's company has mismanaged the property and are demanding that it leave and take the branding with it. But the Trump Organization refuses to vacate, leading to a standoff.
What Does It Mean To Be A 'Nation Of Immigrants'?
Families have played a huge role in helping new immigrants succeed, argues UCLA Professor Hiroshi Motomura. Changing the rules would dramatically change the face of immigration.