Latin America Canada's finance minister resigns. Prime Minister Trudeau has a political crisis Canada's prime minister faces the biggest political crisis of his career after his top minister resigned. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CBC journalist Catherine Cullen about the implications. Steve Inskeep
Latin America Canada's finance minister resigns, posing biggest test of Trudeau's political career The stunning move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years — whose popularity has plummeted due to concerns about inflation and immigration — can stay on. The Associated Press
Latin America Mexican troops seize a record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa state Mexican soldiers and marines have seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north, with officials calling it the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country's history. The Associated Press
National Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years One of Colombia's legendary drug lords has been released from prison and is expected to be deported. Ochoa was first indicted in the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of a DEA informant. The Associated Press
Latin America A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness — again The blackout, on Wednesday, affected the entire nation, leaving millions without electricity and forcing authorities to suspend classes and work activities indefinitely. The Associated Press
Latin America Venezuelan imprisons mayors while cracking down on opposition politicians The Venezuelan governments crackdown on opposition politicians has led to the imprisonment of the mayor of the country's second largest city. John Otis
Politics Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever' From hiding, María Corina Machado says she'll continue to fight for Venezuelan democracy. Mary Louise Kelly Alejandra Marquez Janse Christopher Intagliata
Latin America Venezuela's opposition leader is in hiding, but still speaking out NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, on what is next after the incumbent president claimed victory without providing evidence. Alejandra Marquez Janse Mary Louise Kelly Christopher Intagliata
Latin America Officials in Mexico are monitoring Trump's comments on proposed tariffs How would Donald Trump's proposed tariffs affect trade and relations between the U.S. and Mexico? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Mexico's Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán. A Martínez
Politics Brazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot The document describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer. The Associated Press