In Peru, President Boluarte's government is blamed for human rights abuses
President Dina Boluarte took over from her impeached predecessor, and now she herself is under fire for alleged human rights abuses.
Latin America
Mexico's ban on tortillas made using GMO corn is an argument that can be tasted
Mexico will no longer allow tortillas to be made with genetically modified corn. This story involves a trade spat — worth billions — with the U.S. and a tradition that spans millennia.
In Guatemala, an unlikely candidate qualifies for the presidential runoff
The race for the presidency took a surprising twist: A left-wing, anti-corruption candidate has secured a place in the runoff vote in August. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on June 2, 2023.)
In Guatemala, an unlikely candidate qualifies for the runoff vote
In Guatemala, the race for the Presidency has taken a surprising twist: A left-wing, anti-corruption candidate has confounded all expectations and secured a place in the runoff vote in August.
House Democrats want Biden to change his approach to Venezuela
Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas talks about the letter he and other House Democrats sent to the Biden administration urging an easing of sanctions on Venezuela.
A Brazil court has banned Bolsonaro from running for election until 2030
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been barred from office for eight years for abuse of power, after he made unfounded claims about Brazil's voting system ahead of last year's election.
Honduras cracks down on gangs after the country was engulfed in violence
The government of Honduras has vowed to crush gang and prison violence — borrowing a page out of neighboring El Salvador's anti-gang crackdown playbook.
Guatemalans vote for their president today, but few have faith in the process
Guatemalans will head to the polls today, but some of the leading presidential candidate have been barred from running and voter apathy and mistrust reign.
Why Guatemala has never had an indigenous president
Nearly half of Guatemala's population identifies as indigenous, but the country hasn't had a native president. The most high profile indigenous candidate is barred from running for the role.
3 things to know about Guatemala's elections
Voters will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. But some of the most popular candidates won't be on the ballot.