National Public Radio
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 00:00
Every few years, the global search for oil yields what's called an "elephant field" — a pool of oil believed to hold a billion barrels or more. Brazil says it's found several such fields that, once in full production, will make the South Ameri
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 00:00
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has ordered the nationalization of the oil industry, steel and cement companies — even coffee roasters. Now, he could be taking aim at golf.
Friday, October 9, 2009 - 00:00
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Monsenor Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador and a prophet of extraordinary vision and devotion to the Salvadoran people.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 00:00
A judge is preparing to render a decision in a long-running, multibillion-dollar lawsuit filed by residents of Ecuador's Amazonian rain forest against Texaco for fouling their land.
Friday, April 17, 2009 - 00:00
The President met one-on-one Thursday with his Mexican counterpart, Felipe Calderon
Friday, April 17, 2009 - 00:00
The global economic crisis is expected to dominate, but issues such as trade, migration and narcotics trafficking also are on the agenda
Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 00:00
President Obama's brief visit to Mexico on Thursday is aimed at broadening the U.S. relationship with its southern neighbor, but the trip is being dominated by one key issue: the drug trade
Monday, March 23, 2009 - 00:00
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton travels to Mexico this week, high on her agenda is the Mexican drug war that threatens to destabilize parts of the U.S.-Mexico border
Monday, September 15, 2008 - 00:00
The current rift comes amid an ongoing dispute between the two countries over coca, which Morales says Washington unfairly demonizes
Friday, July 11, 2008 - 00:00
Betancourt said her initial elation at being rescued gave way to utter exhaustion. She now fears she may slip into a depression