Latin America Alejandro Arcos, a mayor in Mexico, was killed just one week after he took office Only a week in office and the mayor of a small Mexican town is assassinated -- as cartel violence continues to spiral out of control. Emily Green
Latin America Haiti's interim leader seeks 'urgent' overseas help to shore up security NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Harold Isaac in Port-au-Prince about the acting prime minister's request for security after gangs last week massacred at least 70 people in a rural community. Harold Isaac Steve Inskeep
Latin America Mexico has a new president — and for the first time, it's a woman. Claudia Sheinbaum took the oath of office Tuesday, becoming modern Mexico’s first ever female head of state. Sheinbaum assumes power with strong popular support and majority power in the Congress. Carrie Kahn
Latin America 5 things to know about Mexico's first female president Claudia Sheinbaum is a 62-year old environmental scientist who left academia on a political trajectory that took her from a local mayor, to running Mexico City, to winning the presidency with nearly 60 percent of the vote. Emily Green
Latin America A first for Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum to be sworn in as the 1st female president Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico's new president Tuesday, the first woman ever to hold the country's highest office. Michel Martin Carrie Kahn
Latin America After six years in power, Mexico's president is about to leave office Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is in his final day in office, before the inauguration of his political protégée Claudia Sheinbaum. Emily Green
Food U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure. The Associated Press
Latin America In Mexico City, people can get driver's licenses without taking a test Life in Mexico City presents many challenges for people there, but getting a driver's license isn't one of them. Eyder Peralta
Latin America Venezuelan refugees face new obstacles trying to settle in neighboring countries An increasing number of Venezuela opposition activists are trying to flee the country. But finding refuge in other Latin American countries can be challenging. Manuel Rueda
Latin America Record breaking wildfires burn across South America — especially in Brazil Brazil has been hit by a number of wildfires as the country experiences a historic drought. Júlia Dias Carneiro
