Carrie Kahn
Stories
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How the world is reacting to Pope Francis' death
Francis was revered by millions of Catholics worldwide, but his appeal was felt far beyond the church. To hear more we've turned to our correspondents in the Middle East, Africa and South America.
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The reaction from South America to the death of Pope Francis
NPR reports on how people in South America are reacting to the death of Pope Francis, who was from Argentina.
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Facing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday
Ecuadoreans will vote for their president this weekend, as the country is experiencing high levels of drug-related gang violence and an economic slowdown.
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BRAZIL - CHINA'S EV BOOM
Chinese electric car sales to Latin America are booming, especially in Brazil. And China is also building EVs there, investing nearly a billion dollars at one car plant. But there have been troubles.
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Venezuela continues to accept deportation flights from Mexico
Hundreds of Venezuelan migrants were flown home from Mexico on Thursday. Officials of the current regime are taking advantage of the repatriation to boost their popularity.
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A samba at Rio's Carnival will explore the city's African past and its Bantu people
One of Rio's most storied Samba schools will explore the "Pain and Passion" of the lives of the Bantu people in the city. Bantu people were the majority of Black people enslaved in Rio.
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Brazil's Oscar-nominated film 'I Am Still Here' explores the country's military past
Brazilians are flocking to see its Oscar nominated film I Am Still Here, set during the days of the country's dictatorship. Advocates hope the film might lead to a better understanding of the past.
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In Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, temps of 107 have prompted safety warnings
Summer is hot in Rio, but this is hotter than normal. Mercury could top 107 degrees. And the record heat is triggering alerts and safety warnings.
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Ecuador's organized crime and energy crises are at stake in the presidential election
On Sunday Ecuador holds the first round of a Presidential election dominated by the issues of economic insecurity and rising drug gang violence.
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In Syria, some celebrations are tempered by rising prices and scarcity
Syrians are still celebrating the fall of the Bashar Al-Assad regime, but that enthusiasm is tempered these days.
