Latin America

On the eve of the traditional Día de los Muertos, residents of Mexico City share stories about their offerings, altars, other rituals, and the special place given to dogs who, in life, were loyal companions.

The government of Nayib Bukele accuses her of embezzlement. Yet, critics say that her arrest is another example of what they call a wave of repression against those who question Bukele’s authoritarianism.

"It is unclear what exactly happens at the CECOT."

This is a look back at the events that shaped Mexico in 2024, including the historic election of the first woman president, and the constitutional reforms restructuring the judiciary and enshrining the rights of indigenous peoples.

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector in the globe. Farmed seafood will help feed the world’s growing population. As the climate changes, the stakes are high: some see aquaculture as a way to build economic resilience in coastal communities.

Mexico’s Paisano Program has officially started, and Mexican authorities are preparing to receive thousands of emigres who cross the country to visit their families during the December holiday season.

The city of Fresno is considering new rules that would restrict and penalize sidewalk street food vendors. Under the new ordinance, vendors will be more inspected and can't be close to a freeway ramp, a farmers market or a restaurant.

After a calm day at the polls in Venezuela, presidential elections in that country took a violent turn after the results were announced.