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.

Brazil tightens rules for  'stopover' migrants aiming for North America

Society 2024-09-02

Brazil tightens rules for 'stopover' migrants aiming for North America

Brazil has become a key route for criminal networks smuggling immigrants and trafficking people to Canada and the United States, with a sharp rise in nationals from Asian countries.

Doomed Brazilian flight wipes out Venezuelan migrant family

Society 2024-08-12

Doomed Brazilian flight wipes out Venezuelan migrant family

More than 7.7 million people, according to the UN, have fled Venezuela's political and economic crises in recent years. One such family perished tragically in Brazil last week.

Colombia breaks up VIP migration route for Chinese migrants avoiding Darien Gap

Society 2024-07-25

Colombia breaks up VIP migration route for Chinese migrants avoiding Darien Gap

Amid a severe economic crisis and rising authoritarianism in China, Chinese citizens are seeking to escape the Beijing regime.

Beijing half-marathon probes 'embarrassing' win by Chinese runner

Society 2024-04-18

Beijing half-marathon probes 'embarrassing' win by Chinese runner

Cheating is a problem in Chinese long-distance running events. In a 2018 Shenzhen half-marathon, 258 runners cheated by taking shortcuts. During the 2019 Xuzhou International Marathon, a woman ignored officials' orders to dismount a rental bike.