Jan 1st, 2009 · The U.S. formally handed over control of the Green Zone in Baghdad. Since 2003, U.S. forces have operated under a United Nation's Security Council resolution. But that expired at midnight on New Year's Eve, and now American troops are operating under the authority of the Iraqi government. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks with Steve Inskeep about the handover.
Dec 14th, 2008 · President Bush made one last visit to Iraq as president on Sunday. There was much pomp and circumstance, and talk of America's support for and friendship with the Iraqis — until an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the president. Lourdes Garcia-Navarro, NPR's Baghdad bureau chief, talks to host Jacki Lyden about President Bush's visit to Iraq on Sunday.
Aug 25th, 2008 · The war in Iraq has had a severe impact on the country's children. More than 650 children were reported killed there last year. Iraq's children also have been the victims of kidnapping, torture and rape. In the first of two pieces, NPR's Lourdes Garcia Navarro reports, a clinic for children suffering post-traumatic stress disorder is opening this month in Baghdad.
Jul 6th, 2008 · Negotiations have stalled between the U.S. and Iraq over the future role of American troops there. The so-called "status of forces agreement" is in trouble — and Iraqi leaders are considering alternative proposals. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro in Baghdad speaks to host Andrea Seabrook about the dispute.
Jul 5th, 2008 · A group of Sunni and Shiite leaders will meet in Iraq with Martin McGuinne, the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland and former IRA leader, and Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African negotiator who helped end apartheid. They have been meeting privately with Iraq's politicians for two years to try and hammer out an agreement on reconciliation. On Saturday, they'll announce the results — a new accord among Iraq's feuding political factions, reports Lourdes Garcia-Navarro.
Oct 8th, 2007 · In a close vote Sunday, the Central American nation of Costa Rica approved a free trade agreement with the United States. The vote split the country, with supporters arguing it would bring economic development, and critics warning that it would hurt farmers and small businesses. Steve Inskeep speaks with Lourdes Garcia Navarro about the deal.
Oct 4th, 2007 · One of the ironies of Mexican cuisine is that the most humble eateries often provide the inspiration for the most highbrow food. Nowhere is it done better than at Aguila y Sol, says Mexico City-based correspondent Lourdes Garcia-Navarro.
Jan 18th, 2007 · Tortillas are a Mexican staple. But in recent weeks a dramatic increase in the cost of tortillas has caused an outcry. Lourdes Garcia-Navarro reports.