'Cartel Land' Follows Vigilantes Fighting Mexican Drug Gangs
Director Matthew Heineman embedded himself up close in the action — and the moral ambiguity — of citizen groups who are fighting back against drug cartels in Mexico.
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Disease Detectives In Brazil Go Door-To-Door To Solve Zika Mystery
A team of health experts is tracking down mothers who had babies with microcephaly to try to prove or debunk the link to Zika virus.
Why A Single Question Decides The Fates Of Central American Migrants
When is a migrant a refugee? The answer comes down to how U.S. judges read one sentence in a 1980 law. Each ruling could mean the difference between life and death for thousands of Central Americans.
All Eyes Are On Colombia: Will Zika Trigger A Spike In Microcephaly?
Researchers say Colombia offers a chance to learn more about Zika's possible link to microcephaly. If the country sees a sudden rise in cases as Brazil did, that's stronger evidence of a connection.
As Venezuelan Crisis Deepens, U.S. Baseball Teams Close Academies
Venezuela is a key supplier of baseball talent to the U.S. major leagues. Players come up through baseball academies run by the teams. But now, many academies are being shut down.
Ramon Castro, Elder Brother Of Cuban Leaders, Dies At 91
Ramon Castro, the elder brother of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul Castro, died on Tuesday at age 91.
Is Venezuela's Collapsing Health System Ill-Equipped To Handle Zika?
The scale of the Zika virus outbreak in Venezuela is unclear. The government is reporting more than 5,000 cases with three related deaths. But independent Venezuelan physicians fear it could be as many as 400,000 infections. The outbreak is occurring in a country with a collapsing medical system, an economy in tatters and no funds to buy mosquito repellant, contraception or medicine.
Obama Proposes Plan To Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Center
President Obama sent Congress a proposal for how the U.S. could close the Guantanamo Bay detention center and move its occupants to the U.S. It's expected to make little headway against opponents in the Republican-controlled Congress.
Actions In Amazon Rain Forest Contradict Brazil's Promise
Brazil is home to more than half of the rain forest and it contributes to carbon pollution. Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Juliana Barbassa about how plans to put a stop to deforestation are going.
Venezuela Won't Talk To Colombia About Zika — And That's A Problem
Colombia would like to coordinate with Venezuela to fight the virus. That's not happening. Meanwhile, Venezuelans who cross the border may be bringing Zika with them.