Nov 24th, 2008 · Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has led a charge to the left in Latin America. Ofra Bikel's new film The Hugo Chavez Show takes a look at the man behind the movement and how he got to the top in Venezuela.
Oct 7th, 2008 · Emerging markets that avoided the impact of the first wave of economic shocks will likely feel the second wave as investors pull out of African and Latin American markets. Luis de la Calle, managing director of Public Strategies in Mexico City, discusses how the financial crisis in the U.S. is affecting Latin America.
Sep 30th, 2008 · The U.S. is endorsing an unprecedented government intervention in order to limit financial turmoil. In Latin America, the U.S. action may strengthen those who have long argued for more regulation of the economy.
Sep 12th, 2008 · Violence in remote parts of Bolivia is being felt across Latin America. Venezuela has expelled the U.S. ambassador, while Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and other countries seek to help restore order.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · Reggaeton is the biggest-selling genre of Latin music. Its blend of hip-hop, reggae and Latin rhythms has been criticized as simplistic, violent and misogynistic. But some are praising it for celebrating "blackness," something rarely heard in Latin America.
Jul 1st, 2008 · John McCain is headed to Latin America to express support for trade with Colombia. Co-host Ari Shapiro talks with NPR's Adam Davidson about why Colombian trade has become such a hot political issue.
Jun 10th, 2008 · In Colombia, the army says FARC guerrillas are on the run, thanks in part to billions in American aid. Some officials are predicting victory, and a quick end to a conflict that goes back for decades. But to many, the guerrillas remain ever present in the countryside, and promise more trouble for Washington's closest ally in Latin America.
Apr 1st, 2008 · Hungry for trade with resource-rich Latin America, the Chinese are binding themselves closer to the continent, snapping up commodities such as Brazilian soy in record amounts. However, some in Brazil see China as a threat as well as an opportunity.