The head of a commission charged with searching for tens of thousands of missing people in Mexico has stepped down, as critics accuse the government of trying to undermine the true scale of the disappearances. Karla Quintana, head of the National Search Commission, did not elaborate on...
Celio Vikas, a retired public servant from São Paulo, recalls a particularly harrowing incident in January where an imposter, posing as a bank employee over the phone, almost conned him out of his password. Vikas dashed out of his home to change his credentials in the ATM as directed, but...
Quito, Ecuador – From her small convenience store in northern Quito, Tanya Vazquez is consumed by fear. Her modest shop has been robbed three times in the last few years, she said; in one case, the perpetrator fired a gun towards her husband, although the bullet missed. One of their...
The Panama Canal, a vital passageway that moves 6 percent of the world’s maritime commerce, will extend transit restrictions due to drought-induced low water levels. Canal authorities first announced restrictions this year, creating a backlog of vessels waiting to cross. But on Thursday...
Guatemala City, Guatemala – Guatemala City’s central plaza is traditionally a gathering spot for protests. But on the night of August 20, it was filled with jubilation, as supporters celebrated Bernardo Arevalo’s election as president. A congressional representative, academic and...
