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
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
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
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
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
Venezuela accuses the CIA of plotting to assassinate its president The U.S. is dismissing the Venezuelan government's claim that the CIA is behind an alleged plot to destabilize the country. Manuel Rueda
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori dies NPR's Juana Summers speaks with professor Julio Carrión about the death and legacy of former authoritarian leader of Peru Alberto Fujimori. Kai McNamee
Alberto Fujimori, ex-president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with righting Peru’s economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace, has died. He was 86. The Associated Press
Mexico's Senate passes controversial judicial reform In a dramatic late night session, Mexico's Senate voted on its controversial judicial reform bill. The debate was interrupted when protestors forced their way into the Senate chambers. Eyder Peralta
Mexico is on the verge of changing its constitution. Here's what you need to know The constitutional reform is controversial because it would completely remake Mexico's judiciary. One side says it would end corruption, the other that it would end judicial independence. Eyder Peralta