Brazil's Supreme Court forms a majority to convict ex-President Bolsonaro of a coup A historic conviction: Brazil's Supreme Court delivers a majority vote to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro over a plot to overthrow the government. Julia Carneiro
Colombia's lone Amazon port faces drying river and rising tensions with Peru Colombia's only Amazon port town could soon be cut off from the river that keeps it alive. As drought and a shifting river spark a tense border dispute with Peru, locals are scrambling to adapt—and politicians are raising flags, literally. John Otis
US coffee tariffs stir trouble for Brazil, but opportunity for Colombia A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it’s shaking up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold? Christine Arrasmith
The U.S. is designating Ecuador's largest gangs as terrorists The U.S. is designating Ecuador's two largest gangs — Los Choneros and Los Lobos — as foreign terrorist organizations. Michele Kelemen
Many Venezuelans are watching and waiting amid U.S. tensions With U.S. warships already off Venezuela's coast, many there fear what could come next, while others dismiss the U.S. administrations display of power as pure theatre. Manuel Rueda
Trump says U.S. Navy struck an alleged Venezuelan boat carrying drug shipment Days after sending U.S. gunboats to South American waters, President Trump said the U.S. Navy struck a vessel in the southern Caribbean carrying what he described as a Venezuelan drug shipment. Steve Inskeep
Appeals court blocks Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans The president is using the wartime power to streamline the deportations of Venezuelans alleged to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The move has attracted legal challenges. Ximena Bustillo
Trump confirms U.S. strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat President Trump says the U.S. military has struck a drug-laden vessel in the southern Caribbean after it left Venezuela. The strike comes a week after Washington deployed warships to the region. NPR's International Desk
The Bolsonaro trial is underway — and Trump says he's watching Brazil's highest court has begun the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly attempting a coup. President Trump says he is watching the trial and has demanded it be dropped. Carrie Kahn
More Colombia, less Brazil? How tariffs could change your morning blend A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it's shaking up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold? Manuel Rueda
