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Peru's Embattled President Tenders Resignation On Eve Of Impeachment Vote

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski waves from the governmental palace in Lima on Wednesday, shortly after the embattled leader offered his resignation to lawmakers ahead of a scheduled vote on whether to impeach him. Martin Mejia/AP hide caption

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Peru's Embattled President Tenders Resignation On Eve Of Impeachment Vote

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who has been accused of corruption, was hit with the release of video footage this week that appeared to support the allegations.

What Does It Mean To Be A 'Nation Of Immigrants'?
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What Does It Mean To Be A 'Nation Of Immigrants'?

Families have played a huge role in helping new immigrants succeed, argues UCLA Professor Hiroshi Motomura. Changing the rules would dramatically change the face of immigration.

What Does It Mean To Be A 'Nation Of Immigrants'?

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Coffee, Bees and Climate Change Are Linked In Ways You May Not Have Expected

A coffee farmer picks fresh coffee cherries in Colombia. New climate research suggests Latin America faces major declines in coffee-growing regions, as well as bees, which help coffee to grow. Neil Palmer (CIAT) /University of Vermont hide caption

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Coffee, Bees and Climate Change Are Linked In Ways You May Not Have Expected

A new study projects that by 2050, climate change could reduce the amount of ground usable to grow coffee in Latin America by up to 88 percent. Bees play a key role in increasing coffee yields.

'I'm Not Racist, I'm Argentine!'

A recent scuffle between an elotero and a pedestrian in Hollywood re-energized discussion about legalizing street vending in California. Adrian Florido hide caption

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'I'm Not Racist, I'm Argentine!'

What does it look like when one Latino is racist towards another? And what can one tiny interaction say about the way communities relate? How one viral video reveals fissures in the Latino community.

'I'm Not A Racist, I'm Argentine!'

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Miami's Zika Outbreak Began Months Before It Was First Detected

A groundskeeper at Pinecrest Gardens sprays pesticide to kill mosquitoes in Miami-Dade County, Fla., in 2016. Gaston De Cardenas/Miami Herald/TNS via Getty Images hide caption

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Miami's Zika Outbreak Began Months Before It Was First Detected

Travelers infected with the Zika virus in the Caribbean brought it to South Florida multiple times before officials realized it had reached the U.S., an analysis of virus genomes finds.

Riven By Fire And Fiery Rhetoric, Venezuela Decides Its Future In The Streets

Hooded demonstrators equipped with helmets, gas masks and makeshift shields face off against riot police during a protest in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, on Wednesday. Juan Barreto/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Riven By Fire And Fiery Rhetoric, Venezuela Decides Its Future In The Streets

President Nicolas Maduro is pushing for a new constitution — but protesters are pushing back. As the political tug-of-war unfolds, violence and international criticism continue to escalate.

PHOTOS: As Anti-Maduro Protests Swell In Venezuela, Death Toll Mounts

A protester stares down riot police behind his gas mask, during demonstrations against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Thursday. Juan Barreto/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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PHOTOS: As Anti-Maduro Protests Swell In Venezuela, Death Toll Mounts

The fifth protester in roughly two weeks has died from injuries sustained in clashes with riot police. But demonstrators against President Nicolas Maduro have vowed to continue filling the streets.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Venezuelan Vice President Over Drug Trade Allegations

Tarek El Aissami, then Venezuela's interior minister, holds a press conference in Caracas in April 2012. El Aissami became the country's vice president last month, and the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against him on Monday. Leo Ramirez/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Venezuelan Vice President Over Drug Trade Allegations

The Trump administration accuses Tareck El Aissami of playing a "significant role" in international narcotics trafficking. As a result of the designation, his assets in the U.S. will be frozen.

Weeks After Defeated Deal, Colombia And FARC Rebels Reach A New Peace

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos makes a peace sign with wife Maria Clemencia Rodriguez after voting in the October referendum. That deal was rejected by voters; both sides hope the new, amended version will find success. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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Weeks After Defeated Deal, Colombia And FARC Rebels Reach A New Peace

Just six weeks ago, Colombian voters rejected an agreement that would have brought an end to the 52-year guerrilla war. Now, both sides have announced another attempt at peace.

Deforestation Opponents Enlist Powerful Ally: Big Food. But There's A Catch

This peat soil in Sumatra, Indonesia, was formerly a forest. Clearing and draining such land releases huge amounts of greenhouse gases. Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images hide caption

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Deforestation Opponents Enlist Powerful Ally: Big Food. But There's A Catch

Hundreds of food companies have promised to keep their suppliers from cutting down forests. A global coalition of environmental groups is watching to see if the companies are keeping their promises.

How Castro's Rise And Death Bookend 60 Years Of Latin American Wars

Colombians in the capital, Bogota, hold up the letters for "peace" in Spanish in September. That agreement between the Colombian government and FARC rebels was rejected by voters in an October referendum. An amended agreement was signed Thursday and is expected to be approved. If implemented, it would end 60 years of nonstop conflict in Latin America. Jennifer Alarcon/AP hide caption

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How Castro's Rise And Death Bookend 60 Years Of Latin American Wars

Fidel Castro's 1956 leftist insurgency set the tone in Latin America for decades. He died on Friday, the day after Colombians signed a peace deal to end the last major uprising.

In 'Soy Yo' Video, Bomba Estéreo Pays Tribute To 'What's Inside Of You'

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In 'Soy Yo' Video, Bomba Estéreo Pays Tribute To 'What's Inside Of You'

The music video for the Colombian band's song "Soy Yo" has made headlines this week. The group's Simon Mejia tells NPR's Rachel Martin why it's being called an ode to little brown girls everywhere.

In 'Soy Yo' Video, Bomba Estéreo Pays Tribute To 'What's Inside Of You'

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