Oxfam Official Resigns Amid Allegations That Prostitutes Hired In Disaster Zones
Penny Lawrence, the U.K.-based charity's deputy chief executive, said she was "deeply sad" and "ashamed" that the behavior occurred on her watch.
Latin America
Ex-Mexican Foreign Minister Sees Some Good In Trump's Immigration Plan
Steve Inskeep talks to former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda about President Trump's immigration plan. He says there might be some merit to the plan.
The Young Men Who Make A Living As Paid Personal Dancers In Brazil
It's carnival season in Brazil and the streets are pulsing with music and dancing. But for some Brazilians, that need to dance with others is year round — and worth a big expense.
Judge Rules That 'El Chapo' Jury Will Remain Anonymous
The identity of the jurors will be shielded from the alleged cartel leader, Joaquin Guzman, his legal team, prosecutors and the press. The jury will get additional protections inside the courthouse.
In Mexico, Is Legalized Pot Just A Pipe Dream?
The Mexican tourism secretary said travel destinations like Cancún and Baja California Sur should legalize marijuana.
Costa Rica Votes For A New President, With Same-Sex Marriage Rights At The Forefront
Thirteen candidates are up for election. If no candidate tops 40 percent in the vote, the first two finishers advance to a runoff scheduled for April.
Ecuador Votes On Presidential Term Limits
Voters in Ecuador go to the polls Sunday to vote on a referendum that would reinstate presidential term limits. If it's approved, it would buck the authoritarian trend creeping across South America.
'Mermaids' And 'Mermen' Of Brazil Refuse To Be Tamed
Tail-costumed swimmers in the South American nation say they will not bend despite official safety warnings.
Fidel Castro Díaz-Balart, Oldest Son Of Cuban Leader, Takes His Own Life
Known as "Fidelito" or "Little Castro," he largely stayed out of the limelight. Cuban state media says he was being treated for depression at the time of his death.
Blood Avocados No More: Mexican Farm Town Says It's Kicked Out Cartels
Americans will mash up and scarf down millions of the fruits in one day — Super Bowl Sunday. According to authorities in Mexico, at least one town grows what you might call "conflict-free avocados."