Alejandra Marquez Janse
Stories
-
National
Public health experts say most of us will get COVID-19, what does that mean?
Public health experts say COVID-19 won't be eradicated, but studies show the omicron variant is less severe than delta, and there are ways to manage the disease — which will become predictable.
-
Politics
A look back at attacks on voting rights in 2021 — and what could be next
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wendy Weiser, who directs the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, about the threats to our elections in 2022 and 2024.
-
Environment
Thousands are displaced in Brazil after weeks of flooding in Bahia state
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gram Slattery, Brazil correspondent for Reuters, about the deadly flooding currently happening in the northeastern state of Bahia, Brazil.
-
Latin America
In Mexico, piñatas are a Christmas essential full of history, art and treats
Piñatas are a common element in parties across different countries, but especially in Mexico around Christmas time, and the story of their origin combines cultures, traditions and religions.
-
Latin America
Piñatas: A staple in Christmas traditions
Piñatas are a common element in parties across different countries and especially in Mexico around Christmas time. The story of their origin combines cultures, traditions and religions.
-
National
Encore: Remembering Maria Angelica Mares, who died of COVID, with 'I Walk the Line'
With nearly 800,000 lives lost to COVID-19 in the U.S., NPR pays tribute to some people by listening to their stories and the music they loved. Lionel Mares remembers his mother.
-
Environment
New sounds show how life is back in recovered corals reefs
A new study shows that restoring coral reefs can bring ecosystems back to life — and with them, their sounds.
-
National
Life without reliable internet remains a daily struggle for millions of Americans
The newly signed infrastructure bill provides funding for rural high-speed Internet expansion, as millions in the U.S. lack the connectivity that's become increasingly essential during the pandemic.
-
National
Some highlights of last night's Latin Grammys
NPR's Ailsa Chang recaps Thursday night's Latin Grammys with Julyssa Lopez of Rolling Stone Magazine.
-
National
3 reasons labor strikes are surging right now – and why they could continue to grow
After more than a year of working and living through a pandemic, thousands of workers across the U.S. are striking for better wages, working conditions and benefits.