Latinx

International

Argentina and U.S. sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs, boost political alliance

The Associated Press

The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.
International

A month after Maduro's fall, Venezuela is under the gun to reform

NPR's International Desk

A month after Maduro's ousting, Venezuela's interim leader walks a tightrope between U.S. demands and Chavista hardliners expectations.
Politics

An uneasy détente: Trump and Colombia's Petro meet at White House

John Otis

Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro share little in common — except a talent for confrontation. Their meeting at the White House on Tuesday could reshape U.S.–Colombia relations.
International

Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election

The Associated Press

Candidate Laura Fernández won a resounding victory, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation's politics started by her predecessor.
International

In the world's driest desert, Chile freezes its future to protect plants

John Bartlett

Tucked away in a remote desert town, a hidden vault safeguards Chile's most precious natural treasures. From long-forgotten flowers to endangered crops.
National

U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston

Frank Langfitt

In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.
International

Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to release of political prisoners

The Associated Press

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners detained for political reasons.
Politics

Marco Rubio tells senators Venezuela transition won't be fast or easy

Michele Kelemen

At his first Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing since U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the U.S. could still use force to pressure Venezuela's government.
Economy

Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba

The Associated Press

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the pause was part of general fluctuations in oil supplies and that it was a "sovereign decision" not made under pressure from the United States.
Economy

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in U.S.

The Associated Press

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Trump and his administration at home and abroad.