A Day In The Boat Life On The Amazon River
People networking, just hanging out, praying, escaping city bustle, commuting to work — just another day on the White Swan riverboat.
South America
Summit Of The Americas Begins, Minus 1 American: Trump
President Trump abruptly scrapped plans to attend a hemispheric summit meeting in South America this weekend. The White House says Vice President Pence will go in Trump's place.
After Years Of Violence, Chef Offers Colombian Farmers Pride And Profit
A food activist aims to show the value of traditional agriculture to rural, mainly indigenous people and transform the way they plant, sell and prepare their goods — as well as capture the global eye.
Venezuela's Deepening Crisis Triggers Mass Migration Into Colombia
A downward economic spiral, food shortages and a host of other problems have driven thousands of Venezuelans to flee to nearby countries.
Sex Abuse Scandal Isn't The Only 'Pain' For The Pope In South America
Pope Francis was stung by a sexual abuse scandal in Chile, where the Church is losing sway and people are embracing social norms opposed by the Vatican.
After Brief Deployment, Brazilian Troops Recalled From Streets Of Capital
Brazil's embattled President Michel Temer mobilized members of the military amid clashes between police and protesters calling for his ouster. By midday Thursday, he had revoked his deployment order.
PHOTOS: As Anti-Maduro Protests Swell In Venezuela, Death Toll Mounts
The fifth protester in roughly two weeks has died from injuries sustained in clashes with riot police. But demonstrators against President Nicolas Maduro have vowed to continue filling the streets.
Tea Tuesdays: Gift Of The Moon, Bane Of The Spanish — The Story Of Yerba Mate
Legend has it the moon gifted this drink to the Guaraní people of South America. It was banned by the colonial government. The Jesuits made it their most profitable crop. Oh, and the pope drinks it.
Guyanese Christmas Gives A Whole New Meaning To Slow Food
Two classic Christmas dishes beloved by the people of Guyana are pepperpot and garlic pork. To get the flavors just right, you have to cook them and let them sit out for weeks.
Walk In The Steps, If Not In The Image, Of A Communist Hero
Che Guevara championed the proletariat against the forces of capitalism in South America. His son champions making $3,000 a head leading a fancified recreation of dad's bare-bones motorcycle voyage.