Latin America Former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson discusses strained Canada-U.S. relations Former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson, now with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the strained relationship between Canada and the U.S. Steve Inskeep Play AudioListen 6 mins
Latin America In show of unity, some 350,000 protesters gather in Mexico City Mexico has been a target of threats of potential military action and of new tariffs since Trump took office. Mexico's president called for rally in Mexico City, and some 350,000 people showed up. Eyder Peralta Play AudioListen 3 mins
Latin America A samba at Rio's Carnival will explore the city's African past and its Bantu people One of Rio's most storied Samba schools will explore the "Pain and Passion" of the lives of the Bantu people in the city. Bantu people were the majority of Black people enslaved in Rio. Carrie Kahn Play AudioListen 5 mins
National Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the U.S. The unprecedented show of security cooperation comes as top Mexican officials are in Washington trying to head off the Trump administration's threat of imposing 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports. The Associated Press
Latin America Brazil's Oscar-nominated film 'I Am Still Here' explores the country's military past Brazilians are flocking to see its Oscar nominated film I Am Still Here, set during the days of the country's dictatorship. Advocates hope the film might lead to a better understanding of the past. Carrie Kahn Play AudioListen 5 mins
Latin America A blackout left most of Chile in darkness for 7 hours For over seven straight hours in Chile, the electricity went out and plunged the country into chaos. John Bartlett Play AudioListen 3 mins
Latin America How one community in Chile is blessed and cursed with lithium Chile is the world's second-largest lithium producer. It has been a welcome boon to the economy, but local community members consider it a disaster. John Bartlett
Latin America How Mexico is preparing to house citizens deported from the U.S. Mexico braced for mass deportations after President Trump took office, setting up reception centers to provide shelter and services. But so far large scale deportations haven't materialized in Mexico. Angela Kocherga Play AudioListen 4 mins
Latin America A 23-year-old street sweeper has become a pop star in Mexico In Mexico, a country that loves a rags-to-riches story, a street sweeper with a golden voice has suddenly become a pop sensation. Eyder Peralta Play AudioListen 5 mins
Latin America A 23-year-old street sweeper has become Mexico's newest pop star In Mexico, a country that loves a rags-to-riches story, a street sweeper with a golden voice has suddenly become a pop sensation. Eyder Peralta Play AudioListen 5 mins
