Carrie Kahn http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100701&ft=1&f=2100701 Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico. Kahn's reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning news programs including All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and Latino USA. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:49:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Carrie Kahn http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100701&ft=1&f=2100701 Mass Kidnapping Puts Mexican Legal System On Trial Mexico City has largely been spared the drug violence in other parts of the country. But a brazen daylight abduction of 12 young people from a Mexico City bar is putting the spotlight on one of the capital's roughest neighborhoods, and putting the popular mayor on the defensive. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/14/191302805/Mass-Kidnapping-Puts-Mexican-Legal-System-On-Trial?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/14/191302805/Mass-Kidnapping-Puts-Mexican-Legal-System-On-Trial?ft=1&f=2100701 Mexico City has largely been spared the drug violence in other parts of the country. But a brazen daylight abduction of 12 young people from a Mexico City bar is putting the spotlight on one of the capital's roughest neighborhoods, and putting the popular mayor on the defensive.

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]]> Honduras Claims Unwanted Title Of World's Murder Capital When visiting San Pedro Sula, the bloodiest town in Honduras, it's advisable to arrive early in the morning, when the drug gangs are still asleep. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/13/190683502/honduras-claims-unwanted-title-of-worlds-murder-capital?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/13/190683502/honduras-claims-unwanted-title-of-worlds-murder-capital?ft=1&f=2100701 When visiting San Pedro Sula, the bloodiest town in Honduras, it's advisable to arrive early in the morning, when the drug gangs are still asleep.

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]]> Extortion Common For Latin American Businesses High crime rates are holding back economic development in Latin America. One element of the crime is extortion, which cuts into the bottom line for local businesses and ordinary citizens. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/08/189754119/extortion-common-for-latin-american-businesses?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/08/189754119/extortion-common-for-latin-american-businesses?ft=1&f=2100701 High crime rates are holding back economic development in Latin America. One element of the crime is extortion, which cuts into the bottom line for local businesses and ordinary citizens.

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]]> Rare Gang Truce Disrupts Violence In Honduras The tiny Central American country of Honduras has the highest murder rate on the planet, and is home to tens of thousands of transnational gang members. But a recent gang truce means things are looking up there. <em>Weekend Edition Sunday</em> host Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Carrie Kahn, who's in the Honduran capital. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/02/188022941/rare-gang-truce-disrupts-violence-in-honduras?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/02/188022941/rare-gang-truce-disrupts-violence-in-honduras?ft=1&f=2100701 The tiny Central American country of Honduras has the highest murder rate on the planet, and is home to tens of thousands of transnational gang members. But a recent gang truce means things are looking up there. Weekend Edition Sunday host Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Carrie Kahn, who's in the Honduran capital.

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]]> Catholic Church Mediates Cease-Fire Between Honduran Gangs In Honduras, the Roman Catholic Church has arranged a cease-fire between the country's two most violent gangs. The government hopes Tuesday's signing will lower violence in a country that is home to the world's deadliest city. Tue, 28 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/28/186948394/catholic-church-moderates-ceasefire-between-honduran-gangs?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/28/186948394/catholic-church-moderates-ceasefire-between-honduran-gangs?ft=1&f=2100701 In Honduras, the Roman Catholic Church has arranged a cease-fire between the country's two most violent gangs. The government hopes Tuesday's signing will lower violence in a country that is home to the world's deadliest city.

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]]> As Stigma Eases, Single Motherhood In Mexico Is On The Rise Single moms have faced a tough time in Mexico for generations. But as in the U.S., the number of households headed by a woman has been rising, and now accounts for a quarter of all families in Mexico. Mon, 13 May 2013 17:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/14/183674328/as-stigma-eases-single-motherhood-in-mexico-is-on-the-rise?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/14/183674328/as-stigma-eases-single-motherhood-in-mexico-is-on-the-rise?ft=1&f=2100701 Single moms have faced a tough time in Mexico for generations. But as in the U.S., the number of households headed by a woman has been rising, and now accounts for a quarter of all families in Mexico.

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]]> Former Guatemalan Dictator Found Guilty Of Genocide The genocide trial of former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt ended Friday with a conviction. A panel of judges found him guilty after a six-week proceeding. Rios Montt, however, denies responsibility for massacres and other crimes committed against Mayans during his 1982-1983 rule. Fri, 10 May 2013 19:17:43 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182967537/former-guatemalan-dictator-found-guilty-of-genocide?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182967537/former-guatemalan-dictator-found-guilty-of-genocide?ft=1&f=2100701 The genocide trial of former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt ended Friday with a conviction. A panel of judges found him guilty after a six-week proceeding. Rios Montt, however, denies responsibility for massacres and other crimes committed against Mayans during his 1982-1983 rule.

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]]> Violence, Hardship Fuel Central American Immigration To U.S. While Mexican immigration to the U.S. has slowed in recent years, the number of Central Americans heading north has been on the rise. Last year, the number of illegal border-crossers caught from countries other than Mexico hit nearly 100,000 — more than double the year before. Sat, 04 May 2013 21:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/181220757/violence-hardship-fuels-central-american-immigration-to-u-s?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/181220757/violence-hardship-fuels-central-american-immigration-to-u-s?ft=1&f=2100701 While Mexican immigration to the U.S. has slowed in recent years, the number of Central Americans heading north has been on the rise. Last year, the number of illegal border-crossers caught from countries other than Mexico hit nearly 100,000 — more than double the year before.

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]]> On Mexico Trip, Obama Maintains Economic Focus President Obama is in Costa Rica to discuss regional cooperation and security with regional leaders. This follows talks he had in Mexico with President Enrique Pena Nieto. During his two-day visit, Obama tried to steer the focus away from contentious issues like immigration and drug violence. Sat, 04 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/04/181053773/on-mexico-trip-obama-maintains-economic-focus?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/04/181053773/on-mexico-trip-obama-maintains-economic-focus?ft=1&f=2100701 President Obama is in Costa Rica to discuss regional cooperation and security with regional leaders. This follows talks he had in Mexico with President Enrique Pena Nieto. During his two-day visit, Obama tried to steer the focus away from contentious issues like immigration and drug violence.

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]]> Obama Encourages U.S., Mexico To Focus On Economic Relations President Barack Obama is in Mexico for talks with President Enrique Pena Nieto and a speech to young people. His trip aims to highlight the strong ties between the neighbors as well as the need for continuing cooperation on security and immigration matters. Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180755050/obama-encourages-u-s-mexico-to-focus-on-economic-relationship?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180755050/obama-encourages-u-s-mexico-to-focus-on-economic-relationship?ft=1&f=2100701 President Barack Obama is in Mexico for talks with President Enrique Pena Nieto and a speech to young people. His trip aims to highlight the strong ties between the neighbors as well as the need for continuing cooperation on security and immigration matters.

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]]> Ahead Of Obama Trip, Mexico Alters Cooperation Agreements President Obama heads to Mexico Thursday for a three day trip south of the border that includes a stop in Costa Rica. The president says he plans to focus on trade and economic opportunities between the U.S. and Mexico during his visit. But the timing of the trip comes just as Mexico is altering cooperation agreements between the two countries in the fight against drug trafficking. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180491246/ahead-of-obama-trip-mexico-alters-cooperation-agreements?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180491246/ahead-of-obama-trip-mexico-alters-cooperation-agreements?ft=1&f=2100701 President Obama heads to Mexico Thursday for a three day trip south of the border that includes a stop in Costa Rica. The president says he plans to focus on trade and economic opportunities between the U.S. and Mexico during his visit. But the timing of the trip comes just as Mexico is altering cooperation agreements between the two countries in the fight against drug trafficking.

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]]> Riches To Rags: A Comedy About Income Inequality Hits Home In Mexico <em>We Are the Nobles</em> has grossed more than $110 million and has been seen by more than two million Mexicans, threatening to overtake Mexico's previous No. 1 film. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/10/176854104/riches-to-rags-a-comedy-about-income-inequality-hits-home-in-mexico?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/10/176854104/riches-to-rags-a-comedy-about-income-inequality-hits-home-in-mexico?ft=1&f=2100701 We Are the Nobles has grossed more than $110 million and has been seen by more than two million Mexicans, threatening to overtake Mexico's previous No. 1 film.

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]]> Demand Is High For Mexico's Magnificent Mangoes Mexico says it is now the world's largest exporter of fresh mangoes. India still holds the No. 1 position in overall mango production. One out of every 20 mangoes consumed in the world now comes from Mexico. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/09/176640359/mexicos-magnificent-mangoes?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/09/176640359/mexicos-magnificent-mangoes?ft=1&f=2100701 Mexico says it is now the world's largest exporter of fresh mangoes. India still holds the No. 1 position in overall mango production. One out of every 20 mangoes consumed in the world now comes from Mexico.

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]]> Guatemala's First Female Attorney General Takes On Country's Biggest Criminals The first female Attorney General of Guatemala is taking on some of the country's most powerful kingpins, past dictators and local crime bosses. She's lowered the Central American nation's high crime rate and brought justice for victims of the 36 year old civil war. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175619074/guatemalas-first-female-attorney-general-takes-on-countrys-biggest-criminals?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175619074/guatemalas-first-female-attorney-general-takes-on-countrys-biggest-criminals?ft=1&f=2100701 The first female Attorney General of Guatemala is taking on some of the country's most powerful kingpins, past dictators and local crime bosses. She's lowered the Central American nation's high crime rate and brought justice for victims of the 36 year old civil war.

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]]> U.S. Men's Soccer Team Ties With Mexico Brad Guzan swatted away shot after shot and the U.S. team hung on for a 0-0 draw with Mexico Tuesday night. The U.S. earned only its second point in a World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/27/175438947/u-s-mens-soccer-team-ties-with-mexico?ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/27/175438947/u-s-mens-soccer-team-ties-with-mexico?ft=1&f=2100701 Brad Guzan swatted away shot after shot and the U.S. team hung on for a 0-0 draw with Mexico Tuesday night. The U.S. earned only its second point in a World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium.

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