World Aug 13 How U.S. immigration policy affects fate of migrants braving the deadly Darien Gap The remote Darien Gap cuts across Central America, serving as a critical but perilous path for migrants desperate to make the journey to North America. Many people fleeing poverty, persecution and violence feel it’s their only option. But even for…
World Aug 12 What migrants face as they journey through the deadly Darien Gap Whether fleeing war, persecution, poverty or the effects of climate change, migrants and refugees worldwide routinely find themselves in great danger. Perhaps the most hazardous migrant trail of all is the Darien Gap, a wild, lawless stretch straddling Colombia and…
World Jan 11 Yielding to U.S. pressure, Mexico clamps down on migrants Thousands of migrants from around the world, many seeking asylum, have been trying to reach the U.S. by flying to South America and taking the long trek north. But after pressure from President Trump, Mexican authorities are stopping many migrants…
World Feb 25 Venezuela’s political battle over foreign aid turns to violent confrontation Violent protests erupted this past weekend in Venezuela over humanitarian aid shipments into the country. Meanwhile, Vice President Pence traveled to Colombia to meet with opposition leader Juan Guaido, promising that the U.S. would increase sanctions on Venezuela in an…
World Feb 12 In Venezuela, protests over aid mount amid humanitarian and political crises In Venezuela, tens of thousands took to the streets demanding that President Nicolas Maduro allow emergency aid into the stricken country, where inflation has made basic necessities unaffordable. Many Venezuelans are urging Maduro to step down and let opposition leader…
World May 25 FARC drops its weapons, but Colombia’s deadly conflict goes on Despite the peace deal, new waves of deadly violence are hitting many areas of Colombia, especially those once under FARC-rebel control. And it's targeting the very people -- activists and social leaders -- for whom the peace deal was supposed…
Agents for Change May 26 This map is helping Ecuador’s earthquake relief efforts A project called Mapping Ecuador is allowing people to pinpoint hospitals, shelters and other key places in the South American country’s earthquake recovery.