All Americas
Mexico swoons and Brazil rallies in response to US shutdownWhy did Mexico and Brazil, the two largest economies in Latin America, see their currencies swing in opposite directions last week as the US inched closer to a default?
US debt ceiling: the wary view from MexicoIf the US government defaults on its debt it could hurt Mexico, which has an increasingly intertwined economy with its northern neighbor.
Sympathy, suspicion as Argentine President Kirchner goes on leave due to head injuryPresident Kirchner's doctors ordered her to take a month off of work, weeks after an August head injury. The opposition is asking why now?
Brazil: City of God 鈥� 10 years laterA new documentary speaks with some of the cast from the blockbuster film 'City of God,' and finds outcomes that are both uplifting and bitter.- Online education inspires eager students in Latin AmericaThe world of massive open online courses, or MOOCs, is shaking up academia in the US. But many are actively embracing it in regions like Latin America.
- Frenemies unite? Brazil strengthens ties with Mexico through investment.An $8.1 billion investment in Mexico by a Brazilian company is good news for both countries 鈥� and a twist in the ongoing Brazil vs. Mexico economic debate.
Supersize me: Golden arches crowd El Salvador's economyAmerican fast-food chains are appearing on every street corner in El Salvador, but globalization isn't the main culprit.
Thought you were a citizen? Dominican Republic changes the rules.The Dominican Republic鈥檚 top court ruled that children of immigrants don't qualify for citizenship, even if born there. The move could be hugely disruptive to Haitians in the DR.
Venezuela sends US diplomat 'saboteurs' packingUS hopes that the post-Ch谩vez era might usher in better US-Venezuelan ties were dashed with President Maduro's announcement that he was expelling three 'Yankee' diplomats.
No horsing around: Bogot谩 wants horse-drawn carts off the streetsLate model Audis are getting caught behind horse-drawn carts 鈥� and Bogot谩 officials think trucks could help boost income for those who rely on older modes of transportation.
Energy dilemma: What will Mexico do as it runs low on natural gas?Mexico is not producing enough natural gas to match consumption, despite large reserves.
Colombia out, Peru in, as coca king. What's that mean?The UN announced this week that Peru has edged out Colombia as top producer of coca, the plant used to create cocaine, reflecting shifting markets and military realities.
Is Brazil's Rousseff the new voice of Latin America?The Brazilian president鈥檚 fiery speech at the UN condemning US spying solidified her position on the world stage as a civil liberties champion unafraid to stand up to Washington.
Venezuela: where used car salesmen are king?Currency shortages and insufficient car supplies mean in some cases used cars sell for more than new ones. Venezuela's National Assembly has sought to throw the brakes on soaring car costs.
Mexico's storms: Should governments put emphasis on climate change prevention?The destruction from the severe weather double whammy that pounded Mexico sparks questions about whether there could've been more advance preparations.
Some 30 suitcases of cocaine seized from Venezuela - France flight.Venezuela arrested three low-level military officials after more than a ton of cocaine was found on a flight from Venezuela. The US has long accused military officials there of involvement in trafficking.
Two snubs for Washington? Brazil to deliver strong words at UNAfter canceling a US state visit over NSA spying, Brazil's Dilma Rousseff will make a speech at the UN General Assembly. She is expected to touch on sensitive topics of sovereignty and privacy.
Why Peru's mayors now say: You may (all) kiss your bridesAs Peru's economy grows, group celebrations where hundreds of couples get married at once are everywhere. Local governments are promoting the economic and social benefits of marriage.聽
Mexico floods: quick response, not enough disaster preventionMexican soldiers have been lauded for their response after hurricanes Ingrid and Manuel caused flooding and mudslides. But can Mexico do more to prepare for disasters?
How the pope's statements on abortion, gays reflect his Latin American rootsPope Francis has drawn on his experience as cardinal in Latin America in calling for a more welcoming church.
