Oct 28th, 2008 · The Barra Brava are a group of fans who bring a different style of cheering and excitement to pro soccer games in the U.S.. They're derived from Latin American fan clubs. But in Washington D.C., most of the members aren't Latino, even though the cheers are in Spanish.
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.
Oct 4th, 2008 · Young pop vocalist Ximena Sarinana used to act in telenovelas, but now she writes songs inspired by American pop and traditional Latin American music. Her debut album, Mediocre, is hitting sales charts and getting radio play on both sides of the border. All this from someone who calls music and acting "hobbies."
Aug 8th, 2008 · Many Latin American countries ignore HIV among men who have sex with men because gays, bisexuals and transgenders are social outcasts. A report from the American Foundation for AIDS Research found that many countries and international organizations still don't know the rate of infections in this high-risk group and don't reach out to them. NPR's Brenda Wilson has the story of one gay man from Jamaica, where violence against gays is so great that one community worker says it overshadows concerns about HIV.
Aug 4th, 2008 · The 17th annual International AIDS conference has opened in Mexico City. Mexico's president, Felipe Calderon, announced that he's lifting restrictions on foreign drug manufacturers to allow them to produce and sell generic anti-retrovirals in the country. Mexico City is the first Latin American city to host the conference.
Apr 22nd, 2008 · The Latin American street gang MS-13, or Mara Salvatrucha, originated in Los Angeles and has spread to include member cells throughout the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. Susan Cruz, a former member of MS-13, talks about how the gang is organized and how it has attracted members so quickly.
Nov 7th, 2007 · Many Latin American countries ban alcohol consumption around election time. The so-called "Dry Law" was in effect in Guatemala this past weekend during the presidential elections. While many men don't like it, women do as it tamps down domestic abuse.
Aug 7th, 2007 · Latin American immigrants increasingly want to go to Spain because of its financial services. Experts say Spain is one of the countries doing the most to help immigrants integrate economically. Last year, immigrant workers in Spain sent home $5 billion in remittances.