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An Assaulted Woman Takes Her Case Public — And Gets Threatened For It

5:57pm March 19, 2016

Journalist Andrea Noel was assaulted on the streets of Mexico City, an incident caught on a local security camera. She tells NPR's Michel Martin about it — and the threats she received afterward.

A woman participates in the demonstration "Ni una menos" (Not One Less) against violence against women in Buenos Aires, on June 3, 2015.

What Did You Expect? The Question That Women Are Sick Of Hearing

12:01pm March 19, 2016

by Jasmine Garsd

The murder of two young Argentines and the sexual harassment of a journalist in Mexico City have gone viral — and drawn attention to violence against women in Latin America.

Panamanian salsa singer Ruben Blades waves to the crowd before performing during the final round of Tango Salon competition at the 8th Tango Dance World Championship in Buenos Aires on August 30, 2010. MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images)

Who's The Happiest Of Them All? And What's Their Music Like?

8:32am March 19, 2016

by Jasmine Garsd

Okay, so maybe it's Denmark.That's what a new survey says. Then again, another survey said it's ... Panama! To celebrate, we're sharing a Panamanian playlist.

Members of Danza Contemporánea de Cuba prepare for class in Havana in November 2015.

Dance, Dance, Revolution: When An American Fell In Love With Castro's Spy Chief

7:15pm March 18, 2016

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

A fairy-tale romance between a dancer from Connecticut and a young Cuban studying at Columbia turned into a political thriller — and resulted in the unlikely birth of a new art form in Cuba.

Calif. Congressman Pushes Cuba To Extradite Man Who Hijacked Plane In 1971

5:34pm March 18, 2016

In 1971, three hijackers took over TWA Flight 106 and diverted the plane to Cuba. One of the passengers on the flight was Jerry McNerney, who is now a congressman from California. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to McNerney about his push to extradite the last surviving hijacker from Cuba.

World News

Protesters In Brazil Highlight Discontent With Government Corruption

4:51pm March 18, 2016

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

Brazil's wave of street protests reflects deep discontent with the country's culture of corruption. Dozens of public officials are implicated in a scandal involving the state-run oil company.

Critics Urge Obama To Focus On Human Rights In Historic Cuba Trip

4:24pm March 18, 2016

by Michele Kelemen

President Obama once said he would go to Cuba only if the human rights situation on the island improved. Critics say he's crossed his own red line by going now when political arrests are up.

Politics & Government

Amid Protests, Brazil's President Faces Impeachment Process

10:36am March 18, 2016

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

President Dilma Rousseff named a former president charged with corruption to her Cabinet. Brazil's Congress has formed a committee to begin investigating the charges.

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Protests Erupt In Brazil Over President's Alleged Attempt To Shield Predecessor

5:22pm March 17, 2016

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

Brazil's president is teetering as angry crowds protest her attempt to name her predecessor to her cabinet — in what critics say is an attempt to shield him from prosecution.

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After 14 Years Of Lawsuits, Argentina Reaches Settlement To Repay Debt

4:29pm March 17, 2016

by Robert Smith

Argentina is paying up. After a lengthy legal battle that could change how countries borrow money, Argentina has come to a settlement with its most stalwart creditors.