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At 72 meters high, the largest Mayan pyramid, built 600 years before Christ, stands in the ancient city of El Mirador, a site of cultural significance for the Maya people.
Switzerland produces 70 percent of all gold bars made globally, raising questions about the origins and ethics of this precious metal.
Argentina's dictatorship (1976-83) sees Robert Cox expose the Armed Forces' gruesome atrocities.
Each year, over 3,000 people die on the dangerous roads of the Andes Cordillera, where drivers like Juan Carlos transport goods through treacherous terrain.
Jaime Araoz Chacon has spent over 20 years documenting the living cultural treasures of Andean villages in Peru.
More than one million followers engage with the My Stealthy Freedom Facebook page, where women share images of defiance against Iran's compulsory headscarf laws.
Half of Latin American countries are top economies, making the region an investor's paradise.
A 20-square-kilometer Mayan city, Palenque, thrived during the 7th and 8th centuries, featuring a temple built as a tomb for King Pakal.
Half of Latin American countries are top economies, making the continent an investor's paradise.
By 2050, the Latino population in the United States is expected to triple from 2005 levels, fundamentally altering the nation's demographics and politics.
Farmers in Paraguay, like Geronimo Arevelos, struggle against corporate GMO soy expansion.
Stef Biemans highlights Latin America's culture and economic potential for investors.
Nanni Moretti recounts the 1973 coup d'état in Chile that ended Salvador Allende's government.
Nayib Bukele is sworn in as El Salvador's youngest president, aiming to combat corruption and gangs.
Ha-Joon Chang discusses eurozone collapse impacts on Greece and Ireland's economies.
Three days a week, visitors can stay overnight at San Antonio Prison, where inmates enjoy amenities like a swimming pool and family gatherings.
Over 27,000 people have disappeared in Latin America's drug wars, leaving behind mass graves and a growing refugee crisis.
China's investment in Latin America and the Caribbean reached nearly 16 billion dollars last year, significantly impacting Guyana's natural resources.
Hundreds of thousands of listeners engage with "Lo Que Haces Cuenta," a podcast addressing climate change in accessible episodes for Spanish speakers in Latin America.
Efrain Rios Montt's regime in Guatemala, marked by severe human rights violations, faces scrutiny as victims and advocates seek accountability for his actions.
One woman, Guadalupe Fernandez Valencia, is named among the few female figures in the indictment of notorious drug lord El Chapo.
Ernesto Che Guevara transforms Cuba's economy and leads revolutionary efforts against Batista.
In Quito, historian Segundo Moreno discusses Alexander von Humboldt's influence on science and exploration in Latin America while ascending Chimborazo with a female mountain guide.
Pope Francis served as head of the Catholic Church for 12 years, becoming a symbol of hope for reform in his hometown of Buenos Aires.
On October 9, 1967, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara was captured and killed in Bolivia, marking the end of his guerrilla campaign and solidifying his status as a revolutionary icon.
Lucilla's son suffers from lung disease, which she blames on the nearby coal mine owned by international corporations.
Pablo Escobar's life is examined through social media footage and public reactions in Medellin, Colombia, highlighting the complexities of his legacy.
San Basilio de Palenque, a black town in Colombia, was founded around 1603 by self-liberated Africans escaping from slave ports.
300,000 Peruvians were sterilised without consent during a government program in the 1990s, leaving many still seeking justice today.
Janez Lenarčič visits Colombia and Panama to help people facing violence and poverty.
Emerging Markets struggle as 2016 ends, with Asia outperforming Eastern Europe and Latin America.
For the past 200 years, people have fought for political democracy, and now the call is to fight for economic democracy.
Argentina seeks change under Christina Fernandez amid economic turmoil and political shifts.
Argentina renationalises YPF, ousting Spanish group Repsol as majority shareholder.
Brazil's October election features Jada Paulson Arnold leading against Fernando Haddad.
Alex Battaglia discusses Brazil's economic recovery and upcoming presidential elections.
Brazil's supreme court rules Lula must serve prison time ahead of October elections.
Chile opens Latin America's first thermosolar power plant in the Atacama Desert.
President Duque discusses Colombia's Covid-19 response and economic challenges with Michael Scott.
Coronavirus cases in Central and South America exceed 100,000 as Bolsonaro rallies in Brasilia.
Germany seeks non-Russian energy sources with Spain and Portugal amid Ukraine conflict.
FT journalists predict global changes in 2021, focusing on US-China relations and Brexit.
Italy's largest mafia trial in over three decades begins with 350 suspects facing serious charges.
Jair Bolsonaro's election as Brazil's president in 2018 signifies a pivotal moment in the rise of far-right politics across Latin America.
Panama's economy booms post-1999, but urban challenges threaten its growth and social fabric.
Brazil faces a severe corona virus outbreak, with high death tolls and overwhelmed undertakers.
Sergio Moro leads the fight against corruption in Brazil, targeting Petrobras and Lula.
Russia's International Security conference in Moscow highlights China's support amid Western concerns.
