From Migrants To Refugees, Mexico's Shelters Struggle To Keep Up
Mexico's refugee crisis is growing, and migrant shelters are having to adapt.
South America
Hundreds Of Venezuelan Women Storm Colombia's Border To Find Food
Venezuela is in an economic crisis. And people living there are sick of it.
Rio Police Are Giving Up Just In Time For The Olympics
Police in Rio say they're underpaid and understaffed.
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found Along Olympic Beaches In Rio
One of the areas affected is the site of the Olympic sailing competition.
The Olympics Are Forcing Rio's Poorest Citizens From Their Homes
Construction for the 2016 Olympics is forcing out Rio de Janeiro's poor who live in urban shantytowns.
Mutilated Body Parts Wash Ashore In Rio de Janeiro Near Olympic Venue
Body parts were found on Copacabana beach, the site of the world's largest New Year's Eve celebration and Olympic sand volleyball.
These Freed Zoo Animals Are On To Bigger, Better Things
Argentina's Buenos Aires zoo will close and transform into a conservation park. Thousands of its animals are moving to sanctuaries.
Colombia's Half-Century Insurgency May Finally Be Coming To An End
The Colombian government and rebel group the FARC announced they've reached a historic cease-fire agreement after more than 50 years of fighting.
A Jaguar Was Killed After An Olympic Torch Event In Brazil
The jaguar had escaped and approached a soldier.
Rio Is Having A 'Financial Emergency' 2 Months Before The Olympics
A "serious economic crisis" might mean the city can't finish certain projects ahead of the games.
Bolivia Isn't Interested In Bill Gates' Chickens
Bill Gates wrote, 'It's pretty clear to me that just about anyone who's living in extreme poverty is better off if they have chickens.'
The Best Olympic Swimmers Could Be Frozen Over Zika Virus
Chicago Bulls star Pau Gasol joins a growing list of Olympic athletes considering freezing their sperm if selected to play in Rio de Janeiro.
Crime, Corruption And Zika: Why The Rio Olympics Could Be A Disaster
Political upheaval, the Zika virus and a spike in crime are all looming over Brazil as it prepares to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Zika, Government Corruption And Crap Water Didn't Cancel Rio Olympics
Here's everything that's gone wrong ahead of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Venezuela's President Endorses 'Revolutionary Friend' Bernie Sanders
Don't be surprised if Sanders doesn't count it as a huge win.
MLB Pitcher Warns Olympic Athletes After He Contracts The Zika Virus
Detroit Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez says he contracted the Zika virus in Venezuela, and he's got some advice for Olympic athletes.
Venezuela's Food Shortage Drains Its Beer And Coca-Cola Supply
The shortage has forced some production plants to close.
Rio Is Bringing The Rubber: Olympic Athletes, Staff Get 450K Condoms
That's 42 condoms for each athlete and staff member.
Colombia Seizes 17,500 Pounds Of Cocaine In Major Drug Bust
This was a big grab for authorities, and not just because of its size.
Venezuela Enters State Of Emergency As Its Economy Melts Down
Venezuela's opposition wants to call a referendum on President Nicolás Maduro's term.
Brazil's Government Is Now Led Entirely By White Guys
Brazil's interim president is coming under fire for appointing only white men to his new cabinet.
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff Suspended, Will Face Impeachment
Rousseff is accused of taking funds from state banks to cover budget shortages.
Brazil Banned WhatsApp (Again), Because Encryption
Messaging service WhatsApp claims it never had access to the chat histories it was ordered to hand over to a Brazilian court.
A Massive Coral Reef Discovered Near The Amazon Is Already In Danger
The 600-mile stretch of coral reef found at the mouth of the Amazon River defies what scientists previously knew about how coral forms.
Brazil Moves Forward With Impeachment Process For President Rousseff
Brazil's lower courts voted in favor of impeaching President Dilma Rousseff. The Senate now must to decide whether to move forward with the process.
Hundreds Dead After Magnitude-7.8 Earthquake Hits Ecuador
At least 230 people were killed when the earthquake hit Ecuador Saturday night. Officials have declared a state of emergency for six provinces.
Strong Earthquake Kills Dozens In Ecuador
The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.8.
If Brazil Votes To Remove Rousseff, Her Replacement May Not Be Better
A committee voted to impeach President Dilma Rousseff over financial mismanagement allegations, but much of Brazil's government is corrupt.
These Americans Go To Med School In Cuba — For Free
Newsy met a group of Americans who are studying to become doctors in Cuba and aren't paying anything for it.
The 3-Day Weekend Is Venezuela's Solution For Saving Electricity
Venezuela is giving state employees Fridays off in an effort to save electricity.
