2005 DECEMBER
Dec. 29, 2005

Uncovering the Past in Guatemala
A report on unearthing the remains of victims of Guatemala's civil war.

Dec. 20, 2005

Political Shift in Bolivia
Evo Morales was elected president of Bolivia Sunday. He has vowed to reverse a campaign financed by the U.S. to wipe out coca growing and to improve economic conditions in the poor country. Following a background report, two experts discuss Morales' victory and the rise of populist leaders in Latin America.

  

Dec. 15, 2005

A World Without Borders
As rapid advances in technology occur, some experts say globalization has created a new, border-free world that gives more power to individuals and also allows for illicit trafficking. Two authors discuss globalization, and the resulting new world economy.

  

NOVEMBER
Nov. 28, 2005

Immigration Control Along U.S.-Mexico Border
In a speech in Arizona, President Bush stressed the need for improved enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border and proposed a guest worker program. Following a background report, four guests discuss the proposals.

  

Nov. 25, 2005

Devastation in Guatemala
2005 marks a record year for the number and strength of hurricanes originating in the Atlantic Ocean. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles reports from Guatemala, a country hit particularly hard by the massive storms.

  

Nov. 9, 2005

Health Experts Unveil Global Strategy to Tackle Bird Flu
International health experts met for three days ending Wednesday in Geneva to hammer out a global strategy against bird flu.

AUGUST
Aug. 18, 2005

U.S.-Mexico Border Disputes
The governors of New Mexico and Arizona have declared states of emergency in response to continued gang violence and drug smuggling associated with the flow of Mexicans illegally entering the United States. Two key players in the debate discuss the conflict and possible solutions.

  

Aug. 8, 2005

Singer of Stories
Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer died Saturday in Havana of multiple organ failure at the age of 78. He rose to fame as part of the Buena Vista Social Club project.

Aug. 2, 2005

Gang Violence
Both government and police officials in the U.S. and Central America are attempingt to curb the violent activity of growing transnational street gang MS-13.

  

JULY
July 27, 2005

The Battle Over CAFTA
President Bush visited Capitol Hill Wednesday to urge lawmakers to pass the Central American Free Trade Agreement, which some legislators fear will threaten jobs. Experts make the case for and against the trade agreement.

JUNE
June 30, 2005

Senate Debates Central America Free Trade Agreement
The Senate is slated Wednesday to vote on the much-debated Central American Free Trade Agreement, which would open the markets of six South American nations to the United States. A look at the conflict over CAFTA.

June 14, 2005

A Rising Protestant Tide in Latin America and Its Impact on the Catholic Church
Correspondent Saul Gonzales of KCET-Los Angeles looks at the growing popularity of the Protestant Church in Latin America and its potential impact on the Catholic Church.

  

APRIL
April 29, 2005

U.S.-South American Relations Explored
In the wake of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's visit to South America this week, two regional experts discuss the sometimes tense relationship between the United States and South American nations.

  

April 25, 2005

The Growing Tension Between Venezuela and the United States
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Sunday abruptly terminated a military exchange program with the United States and ordered five U.S. officers returned home. This actions comes as uneasy relations between both countries persist over oil and Venezuela's relationship with Cuba.

  

April 20, 2005

Pope Faces Challenges in Asia, Latin America
Two experts on Catholicism and religion in Asia and Latin America discuss the challenges Pope Benedict XVI faces within the American Catholic Church and in the developing world.

  

FEBRUARY
Feb. 4, 2005

New Report Lists Most Underreported Stories of 2004
Terence Smith speaks with the executive director of Doctors Without Borders about the most underreported stories of 2004 and why he believes the press did not give substantial attention to these global humanitarian crises.

  

JANUARY
Jan. 26, 2005

Spreading Freedom in the World
President Bush spoke of his drive to lead the world's democratic movement at Wednesday's press conference. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review editor Rich Lowry analyze the president's efforts.

  

Jan. 20, 2005

Analysts Discuss the Theme of Democracy in President Bush's Inaugural Address
President George W. Bush began his second term Thursday, pledging to spread liberty across the globe with the larger view of defending American freedom. Two senior analysts discuss the Bush administration's foreign policy agenda and look ahead to America's role abroad in the president's second term.