Journalism Is Deadly In Mexico
Respected Mexican journalist Javier Valdez was murdered this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mexican journalist Javier Garza about the dangers of reporting on gang violence in Mexico.
Latin America
Facing A Population Decline, Baltimore Set Up A Legal Defense Fund For Immigrants
Officials in many cities have said protecting immigrants from deportation is a moral imperative. In cities with dwindling tax bases, like Baltimore, it's also a financial one.
The Slums Of Buenos Aires Are Too Wet And Too Dry
On rainy days, wastewater floods into homes. Yet on those very same days, residents often can't draw water from their taps.
Brazil's President Is Defiant Over Hush Money Allegations
Brazil's president is under significant pressure to resign, but he is defiant and firm, saying he will not resign. Reports say he had been caught on tape discussing bribery payments.
U.S. Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan Supreme Court
By freezing the justices' assets, "the [U.S.] is supporting the Venezuelan people in their efforts to protect ... democratic governance in their country," said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Brazil's Supreme Court Launches Corruption Probe Into President
In Brazil, the Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into allegations that President Michel Temer has been caught on tape endorsing bribery payments to a witness in a corruption probe. Stocks plunged on the news and opposition politicians called for Temer to resign.
Trump To Meet Colombian President Santos At The White House
Amid a huge boom in cocaine production, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos meets with President Trump. Santos will try to convince the U.S. to maintain its support for Colombia's peace process.
Puerto Rico Begins Hearings To Restructure Billions Of Dollars In Debt
In San Juan, Puerto Rico, a federal judge Wednesday held a hearing to begin restructuring the U.S. territory's $74 billion public debt. It's a process akin to bankruptcy, in which bondholders, public employees and retirees owed pensions are all fighting for what's owed to them.
Journalist Killings Continue In Mexico
Award-winning journalist Javier Valdez was the sixth journalist killed in Mexico since the beginning of March. Valdez founded and edited the online media outlet Riodoce.
Fatal Shooting Of Journalist Highlights Rising Violence In Mexico
Violence in Mexico is on the rise. It's now considered the second most deadly country in the world, after Syria. The cause is complicated, but involves shifting power struggles among drug cartels and organized crime. On Monday, assailants shot dead one of Mexico's most prominent journalists.