Latin America Haitian migrants share stories of abuse as Dominican Republic ramps up deportations The alleged human rights violations range from unauthorized home raids to racial profiling to deporting breastfeeding mothers and unaccompanied minors. The Associated Press
Latin America Ecuador's organized crime and energy crises are at stake in the presidential election On Sunday Ecuador holds the first round of a Presidential election dominated by the issues of economic insecurity and rising drug gang violence. Carrie Kahn Play AudioListen 4 mins
Latin America Guerilla fighting has forced tens of thousands of Colombians from their homes A fierce outbreak of fighting in northern Colombia between rival guerilla factions in a drug turf war, has displaced tens of thousands of people. John Otis Play AudioListen 5 mins
Latin America Secretary Rubio in Guatemala: Migration and the dismantling of USAID The U.S. secretary of state continues his travels around Central America, while at home and abroad, USAID workers try to absorb the news that their agency is in freefall. Michele Kelemen Play AudioListen 4 mins
Latin America Trump puts tariffs on Canada and Mexico on hold in last-minute deals Canada and Mexico struck last-minute deals with President Trump to pause 25% tariffs on a broad range of their goods. Jackie Northam Steve Inskeep Play AudioListen 4 mins
Latin America Rubio says El Salvador will house deportees from U.S., including Americans A U.S. official said the Trump administration had no plans to try to deport American citizens. The U.S. government cannot deport American citizens and such a move would be met with legal challenges. The Associated Press
Latin America From the ground in Panama: Secretary Rubio's trip to Panama City Panamanians were caught off guard to find themselves at the center of President Trump's expansionist agenda. We visit the canal, attend protests and report on Rubio's message to the people of Panama. Courtney Dorning Karen Zamora Ari Shapiro Play AudioListen 8 mins
Latin America Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Latin America On his trip to the Panama Canal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that he is now the acting director of USAID. Immigration is dominating the trip. Michele Kelemen Play AudioListen 3 mins
Latin America As Trump focuses on Panama, here's how Panamanians remember the 1989 U.S. invasion When Trump talks about taking back the Panama Canal, many Panamanians recall "Operation Just Cause" -- the 1989 invasion to oust dictator Noriega. Some in El Chorrillo still remember the assault. Ari Shapiro Courtney Dorning Rolo Arrieta Karen Zamora Play AudioListen 7 mins
Politics Trump puts Mexico tariffs on hold for 1 month after a call with the Mexican president US tariffs on Mexico to be put on hold for month Tara Neill