Mexico's leading presidential candidate was caught at a checkpoint by masked men This is the story of the encounter between a leading Mexican presidential candidate and masked gunmen at a roadblock. What does this encounter say about the state of security in Mexico? Eyder Peralta
Mexico's leading presidential candidate is stopped by masked men at checkpoint In Mexico a group of masked people in the state of Chiapas stopped a leading Presidential candidate at a checkpoint. The incident comes amid a spate of political assassinations. Eyder Peralta
Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Here's why. The number of people coming from South and Central American is rising and they will eventually arrive at the U.S. Southern border, analysts say. Sergio Martinez-Beltran
Biden reinstates sanctions on Venezuela The U.S. administration has reinstated sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector, accusing President Nicolás Maduro of failing to commit to free and fair elections. John Otis
What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted? The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversity what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat. Dan Charles
The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections The Biden administration will reinstate sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector, accusing the government President Nicolás Maduro of failing to commit to "an inclusive and competitive election." Tara Neill
Can President Biden unilaterally shut down key functions of the border? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Denise Gilman, co-director of the University of Texas School of Law's immigration clinic, about whether Biden has the authority to shut down the border.
Biden has to decide soon whether to sanction Venezuela. Here's what to know Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government faces a deadline this week — to commit to holding free and fair elections or face renewed U.S. oil sanctions. John Otis
Why Brazil was able to hold their former president accountable in election case NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Omar Encarnacion about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro being banned from running for office for eight years due to efforts to overturn Brazil's 2022 election. Tyler Bartlam
Why you might want to learn how to say 'Cheesehead' in Portuguese The NFL is planning to open this year's season in Brazil. The Sept. 6 match up between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will be the first played in South America.