May 6th, 2008 · A day after Bolivians in the wealthy province of Santa Cruz overwhelmingly voted for more autonomy from the central government, the region officially started on the road to state-like independence, says NPR's Julie McCarthy.
Dec 14th, 2007 · Buenos Aires' restaurant scene oozes with options. The staples, of course, are meat: beef, lamb and pork. But what keeps Julie McCarthy, NPR's South America correspondent, going back to Dominga isn't meat but the raw fish -- and the staff.
May 12th, 2007 · Pope Benedict is on a five-day trip to Brazil. Latin America is home to 1.1 billion Catholics, but the church is losing members to a booming evangelical Protestant movement. The pope is expected to address the Vatican's concerns over the exodus in a meeting Sunday with Latin American bishops. NPR's Julie McCarthy reports.
Oct 1st, 2006 · A recent bout of public disgust over dirty politics in Brazil could have had an impact at the polls today. Incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holds the lead, but claims of corruption may result in a runoff with his main opponent, Geraldo Alckmin. Debbie Elliott speaks with NPR's Julie McCarthy.
Jun 23rd, 2004 · A photographic exhibit on display in Tel Aviv depicts what life is like for Israeli troops in the divided West Bank city of Hebron. The soldiers behind the exhibit hope the raw look at the military's behavior will shake up complacency among the Israeli public. NPR's Julie McCarthy reports.