'Afraid to live here': Bolivians brave death-defying houses

Society 2025-01-17

'Afraid to live here': Bolivians brave death-defying houses

This issue is not exclusive to Bolivia; inadequate urban planning and insufficient investment in disaster resilience have left Latin America significantly more vulnerable than other regions to natural disasters.

Top Chinese football club kicked out of league amid debt crisis

Society 2025-01-08

Top Chinese football club kicked out of league amid debt crisis

During a period of extravagant spending by Chinese clubs, Guangzhou FC set a record by signing Colombian striker Jackson Martinez. However, many clubs have since collapsed under debt during a Chinese economic contraction.

Death stalks migrants in Darien jungle

Society 2024-12-04

Death stalks migrants in Darien jungle

In the treacherous Darien jungle, countless heart-wrenching stories unfold daily as migrants risk their lives.

Chile's 'transplant' footballers champion organ donation

Society 2024-11-22

Chile's 'transplant' footballers champion organ donation

After two liver transplants, Hector Sanchez said promoting organ donation through sports is the way to pay forward his 'second chance at life.'

Fish journey from Colombia's jungle to tanks around the world

Society 2024-11-11

Fish journey from Colombia's jungle to tanks around the world

The high volume of ornamental fish exports raises concerns about sustainability and the risk of over-exploitation.

Dark melodies from exile: Venezuelans channel their frustration through music

Society 2024-10-31

Dark melodies from exile: Venezuelans channel their frustration through music

Venezuelans are turning to music to express their anger and sorrow over the hijacking of their country.

'Taxi dancers' glide tourists through Buenos Aires' daunting tango scene

Society 2024-10-15

'Taxi dancers' glide tourists through Buenos Aires' daunting tango scene

Dancing tango while visiting Argentina is a must-do, but the steps can be tricky and hitting the 'milonga' floor without practice can be tough. Still, 'you learn by practicing.'

The Costa Rican women turning fish into fashion

Society 2024-10-11

The Costa Rican women turning fish into fashion

Costa Rica is the latest country to recognize the potential of fish tanning, an ancient tradition practiced by Indigenous communities from Alaska to Scandinavia and Asia.

Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela

Society 2024-10-01

Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela

Recalling the bodies along the way, a Venezuelan migrant remarked, 'That jungle is the worst thing that can happen to a human being.' Venezuela's 80% GDP collapse under Maduro has driven over seven million people to flee.

Migrants flood Brazil on dangerous path to Darien Gap

Society 2024-09-10

Migrants flood Brazil on dangerous path to Darien Gap

'It's not worth taking such extreme risks, even if circumstances and the desire for a better life in another country push you toward a decision like this,' said one migrant.