Eyder Peralta
Stories
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Mexico’s Popular But Forbidden Edible Cactus
In Mexico, chile en nogada is the taste of September. But one key ingredient —a candied cactus — is now illegal to buy - because its on the verge of extinction. But as our Mexico correspondent learns, traditions in Mexico are very hard to break.
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Climate change brings tropical fruits to high-altitude Mexico City
Mexico City is not known for its tropical fruits. But climate change is causing some garden surprises.
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Arrest of Mexican drug lord last year unleashes deadly regional war
The arrest last summer of Mexico's most elusive drug lord set off a bloody regional war, leaving more than 1,000 dead and more than 1,000 missing. NPR reports from the state of Sinaloa.
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In Haiti, a record number of people have been displaced from their homes
As the crisis in Haiti deepens, a record number of people have been forced to leave their homes due to gang violence according to the United Nations.
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How Trump's sweeping new travel ban may affect the many nations it targets
President Trump announces a sweeping travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, with restrictions on seven others -- evoking the "Muslim ban" Trump introduced during his first term.
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Greetings from Mexico City, where these dogs ride a bus to and from school
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.
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Mexico holds first-of-its-kind nationwide judicial elections
Mexico is set to elect its judges by popular vote — a move that critics warn could undermine judicial independence and empower organized crime.
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A new album tells the story of Mexican women incarcerated for killing abusive partners
A new album from a Mexican singer-songwriter gives voice to the stories of real women who were incarcerated for killing their abusive partners.
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El Salvador arrests prominent human rights lawyer
Human rights groups have called for the immediate release of Ruth López, whose whereabouts are unknown since her arrest by police in El Salvador late Sunday.
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Cuba's deputy foreign minister denies claims China is building spy bases in the country
There are signs that China is trying to spy on the US from Cuba. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses developments with correspondent Eyder Peralta, who recently met with Cuba's deputy foreign minister.
