Six Tremors Shake Colombia in a Single Day
Colombia's Geological Service recorded six earthquakes ranging from magnitude 2.5 to 4.1 on Sunday, with the strongest striking near the Puracé volcano and rattling nearby cities.
Mexico Honors Officers Killed Rescuing Kidnap Victims
Mexico's security ministry paid tribute to two federal agents who died while freeing kidnapping victims, with the country's security chief vowing their deaths will not go unpunished.
Mexico to Send Emergency Alerts to Cellphones for Disasters
Mexico's telecom regulator will begin issuing a new 'Maximum Alert' notification sent directly to cellphones to warn residents about earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural hazards.
Lula to Defend Brazil’s Pix Payment System to Trump at UN
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva plans to defend Brazil's homegrown instant-payment system, Pix, in a meeting with former US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Colombian Governor Appeals for Aid in 5 Languages After Quake
After a magnitude-7.4 earthquake devastated Chocó, Colombia, the region's governor released a video pleading for international assistance in English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
Opinion: Where Should Journalism Draw the Line on Tragedy?
A Mexican opinion column examines how far journalists should go when covering tragic events, using the work of reporter Jonathan Meléndez as a starting point for reflection.
Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes, Burns at Miami Airport; 5 Dead
A cargo plane arriving from Puerto Rico veered off the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday and burst into flames, killing five people and triggering a massive emergency response.
Journalists Caught in the Crossfire
Reporters covering conflict and violence increasingly find themselves targeted from multiple sides, facing threats not just from combatants but from the very institutions meant to protect them.
23-Year-Old Quits Job on Her First Day
A young Colombian woman walked away from a new job after just one shift, saying the long hours and working conditions weren't worth staying for.
Germany: Far-Right AfD Leads Regional Vote, Could Govern State
The far-right Alternative for Germany party has taken a commanding lead in a regional election in eastern Germany, putting it on track to become the first far-right party to lead a state government since World War II.