John Otis
Stories
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World
NPR international correspondents recount elections in Asia, Africa and the Americas
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World
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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World
In Colombia, the holiday season kicks off with candles
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Latin America
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.
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Latin America
Venezuela still holds hundreds of political prisoners -- dozens are minors
Months after the disputed election results in Venezuela, there are a number of children still in prison. They are accused of taking part in anti-regime protests.
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Climate
How did Colombia work birdsong into its national anthem?
As the U.N.'s global summit on biodiversity opens, we hear how Colombia's bird song has been crafted to highlight the host country's own amazing biodiversity.
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Latin America
The opposition candidate in Venezuela has left the country for asylum in Spain
Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain.
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Latin America
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González has fled the country
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González widely recognized as the winner of July’s presidential election has fled the country for exile.
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Latin America
Nicolas Maduro's government is openly cracking down on protestors on social media
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is using social media to crack down on government opponents and glorify security forces.
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Politics
Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed "serious concerns" that the result did not reflect the vote of the Venezuelan people.
