John Otis
Stories
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Venezuelan baseball players are defecting to Europe amid economic crisis
Venezuela's economic malaise and political paralysis under the country's increasingly authoritarian government is impacting its most beloved national pastime - baseball.
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Why the Trump administration is targeting a Venezuelan gang
As the Trump administration invokes a decades old law in their pursuit of Tren de Aragua gang members, we find out more about their origins and their reach.
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Guerilla fighting has forced tens of thousands of Colombians from their homes
A fierce outbreak of fighting in northern Colombia between rival guerilla factions in a drug turf war, has displaced tens of thousands of people.
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Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump threatens tariffs
A war of words and threats of tariffs brought Colombia and the U.S. to the brink of a trade war, after the Latin American ally initially said it would not take U.S. planes carrying deported migrants.
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Meet the world-famous Colombian conductor helping orchestra reach new audiences
Andres Orozco-Estrada is one of the most exciting conductors around. The Colombian has garnered rave reviews for his exuberance and his ability to connect with musicians and concertgoers.
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Growing number of Colombians are fighting — and dying — in conflicts around the world
More and more former members of Colombia's armed forces are fighting and dying as mercenaries around the world.
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NPR international correspondents recount elections in Asia, Africa and the Americas
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Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration
The winner of Venezuela's presidential election this summer was forced into exile. But he's promising to return for the inauguration next month despite threats of arrest.
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In Colombia, the holiday season kicks off with candles
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Venezuelan imprisons mayors while cracking down on opposition politicians
The Venezuelan governments crackdown on opposition politicians has led to the imprisonment of the mayor of the country's second largest city.