The Next Step For Brazil's Lula
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Brian Winter of Americas Quarterly about the career of former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was convicted on corruption charges.
Latin America
In Chile, Many Regard Climate Change As The Greatest External Threat
Drought, floods and wildfires are signs that climate change has become a harsh reality for the 17 million people of Chile. Laguna de Aculeo used to be a booming summer playground, but not anymore.
PHOTOS: The Sidewalk Pill Peddlers Of Port-Au-Prince
There aren't many pharmacies in Haiti. But there are vendors who walk the streets with towers of pills — including some that may be fake or past their expiration date.
In Venezuela, Some Government Loyalists Split With President Maduro
Life in Venezuela is getting increasingly difficult under the heavy handed rule of President Nicolas Maduro. Some government loyalists are suffering a change of heart and are splitting with Maduro, but the consequences can be tough.
Fugitive Pilot Resurfaces At Rally Just Days From Venezuela's Referendum
As a symbolic vote nears on President Maduro's plan to replace the constitution, protesters greeted a surprise guest: the police officer who attacked government buildings from a helicopter last month.
For New Jersey DACA Student, The Road To College Is Bumpier Than Expected
We first met Desiree Armas back in January. She graduated with honors from high school, but her home state of New Jersey doesn't allow state financial aid for students in the country illegally.
Brazilian Ex-President Convicted Of Corruption
Brazil's popular former president has been convicted of corruption and sentenced to nine and a half years in prison. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva denies wrongdoing. He remains free pending appeal.
Brazil's Former President Lula Sentenced To Prison For Corruption
Brazil's former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been convicted of corruption charges. Lula, as he's popularly known, was sentenced to nine and a half years in prison but remains free pending appeal. Lula denies wrongdoing and claims the charges are politically motivated.
Former Brazilian President Lula Convicted Of Corruption, Sentenced To Prison
The conviction handed down Wednesday carries a prison sentence of nine and a half years for the popular ex-president. Still, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains free as he appeals the verdict.
A Brazilian Man Fights For The Right To Smile
This is a tale about a Brazilian man who took on the authorities by insisting on smiling for official photos — and won.