Manuel Rueda
Stories
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As U.S. pressure mounts, Venezuela's foreign 'hostages' face growing uncertainty
Dozens of foreign nationals are locked up in Venezuelan prisons, accused of crimes they may not have committed. As the U.S. ramps up pressure on Caracas, families fear for their loved ones stuck there.
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US coffee tariffs stir trouble for Brazil, but opportunity for Colombia
A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it’s shaking up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold?
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Many Venezuelans are watching and waiting amid U.S. tensions
With U.S. warships already off Venezuela's coast, many there fear what could come next, while others dismiss the U.S. administrations display of power as pure theatre.
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More Colombia, less Brazil? How tariffs could change your morning blend
A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it's shaking up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold?
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'Hell on Earth': Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse
Deported under a little-known wartime law, more than 130 Venezuelans were sent from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Now released, several tell NPR they endured beatings, sexual abuse, and near-total isolation.
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10 Americans are freed from Venezuela in a prisoner swap for migrants in El Salvador
Venezuela has freed 10 Americans in exchange for Venezuelans whom the United States had sent to a prison in El Salvador.
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Months after deportation, dozens of Venezuelan migrants are still locked inside a Salvadoran prison
Nearly three months after their deportation, dozens of Venezuelan migrants are still locked inside a Salvadoran supermax—accused of gang ties, but cut off from their families and lawyers - and their loved ones are demanding answers.
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Pope Leo XIV's time in Peru offers a glimpse into his immigration views
Pope Leo XIV's time as bishop in a small Peruvian city offers the clearest glimpse into his views on immigration.
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Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. are stuck in Panama unable to return home
Two months ago, the U.S. deported almost 300 asylum seekers and flew them to Panama under a deal that has been widely criticized by human rights groups.
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Venezuelan refugees face new obstacles trying to settle in neighboring countries
An increasing number of Venezuela opposition activists are trying to flee the country. But finding refuge in other Latin American countries can be challenging.
