Latin America May is expected to be an important month to turn things around in Haiti The transitional council could begin cementing a new transitional government, and a multi-national force led by Kenya is expected to deploy into the country in the next couple of weeks. Leila Fadel Eyder Peralta
Latin America Brazil's floods leave more than 100 people dead and thousands displaced Unseasonably heavy rains have led to massive flooding in Brazils southern state and at least one hundred people dead and many without shelter. Julia Carneiro
National A new rule might speed up asylum claims at the Southern border The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a new rule the agency says would speed up review of asylum claims — and deportation — process at the Southern border. Sergio Martinez-Beltran
Latin America Venezuela's contest that features songs of praise for the authoritarian leader It's a show that's got it all — music, dancing, sequins and razzmatazz. And the winning song becomes the official campaign music for President Nicolás Maduro. John Otis
Politics Panama's newly-elected presidents vows to tackle economy and migrant route After months of political turmoil, Panama has a new president who pledges to tackle a lackluster economy and close down the Darien Gap migrant route. Manuel Rueda
Politics Venezuelan opposition is showing new life after naming a candidate to take on Maduro Venzuela's opposition finally gets to name a candidate to take on President Nicolas Maduro in July's election. The authoritarian leader has used all sorts of underhanded tricks to seize the advantage. John Otis
Latin America Campus protests over the war in Gaza have gone international Students in the U.K., France and Mexico have sought to erect what many of them call "solidarity encampments," prompting a variety of responses from university authorities and local law enforcement. Willem Marx
Latin America U.S. university protests over the war in Gaza galvanize other demonstrations Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have been taking place on university campuses around the world since last October. Morning Edition focuses on three countries: the United Kingdom, France and Mexico. Willem Marx Eleanor Beardsley Eyder Peralta
Latin America Colombia will break relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza, Petro says President Gustavo Petro announced his country will break diplomatic ties with Israel Thursday over its actions in Gaza. "If Palestine dies, humanity dies, and we are not going to let it die," he said. Alex Leff
Latin America World Court refuses to ask Germany to stop Israel weapons exports The UN's highest court has declined to order Germany to end its military aid to Israel, finding there was as yet not enough evidence for the court to compel Germany to chance its policies. Willem Marx
