Latin America
In Miami, Cuban American progressives promote civic engagement ahead of midterms
Miami progressives are trying to break the Republican grip on the state’s Latino voters by making cultural connections to Cubans in the US.
A state-owned company from China is building a massive commercial port in Peru
Brazil's public health workers race to tackle dengue surge
A growing number of clerical sexual abuse survivors are coming forward in Latin America
For developing countries, the war in Ukraine means even higher food prices
African and Latin American countries have been struggling to control inflation rates during the pandemic. The war in Ukraine threatens to increase food prices even more and make hunger in some countries worse.
Archetypes of autocracy: Part II
This week's Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter, takes a deep dive into how autocrats stay in power through the repression. Too much repression can lead to a people's revolt whereas not enough can result in military coups.
Many Venezuelan migrants in Latin America struggle to get vaccinated
Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have moved to different parts of South America have struggled to get shots because of legal requirements at vaccination centers. And that could slow down efforts to stamp out the coronavirus in the region.
Cuba’s promise of a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine
Cuba, a world leader in medicine, is the first in Latin America to develop its own COVID-19 vaccine.
Podcast host Roger Bennett on the joys of soccer
Co-host of the soccer podcast "Men in Blazers," Roger Bennett talks about moving to the United States from the UK and sharing the joys of soccer with the public.
Colombia loosens COVID restrictions to save the economy as deaths soar
Like the US and Europe, Colombia is lifting most restrictions in a bid to bring back jobs — even as COVID-19 death rates climb.
Addressing migration requires long-term commitment, says analyst on Harris visit to Guatemala
About $13 billion are squandered as a result of corruption in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, says Adriana Beltran, an analyst with The Washington Office on Latin America.
COVID downward spiral in Latin America disrupts life-saving services
Brazil’s experience is a cautionary tale of what happens when infections go unchecked and vaccination rates lag, said Marcia Castro, a Brazilian demographer and chair of global health and population at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Discussion: A deepening coronavirus crisis in Latin America
Latin America and the Caribbean now register a million new COVID-19 infections about every six days. With the vaccine rollout lagging and lives and livelihoods hanging in the balance, what is next for the region? As part of The World's series of conversations on the pandemic with Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, reporter Elana Gordon moderated a discussion with demographer Marcia Castro.
For pregnant women, getting the COVID-19 jab is a challenging choice
Information on vaccines for pregnant women differs, depending on the country. Making the choice to get the shot while pregnant can get complicated, explains Valerie Fernández, who faced the decision herself in Arizona.