Cristina Caicedo Smit

Age-Old Techniques at Hispanic-Owned Sustainable Farm

Family uses traditional methods to grow food on Maryland property

Journalists of Tijuana, Mexico, Confront Danger to Keep City Safe

Hazardous work of the media, who risk their lives daily on the city beat, is beginning to pay off

In Tijuana, Families Search for Missing Loved Ones

One mother of a missing child has been doing this for 14 years

2022 a Deadly Year for Journalists in Mexico

In first four months, 11 journalists have been assassinated

Impunity, Violence Threatening Press Freedom in Mexico

Mexico ranks as one of the most dangerous places in the world to practice journalism outside of an active war zone. Press freedom activists and other journalists cite impunity, crime and harassment as among the challenges those in the industry face.

Impunity, Violence a Threat to Media Freedom in Mexico

The Committee to protect journalists says that Mexico is one of the most dangerous places in the world to practice journalism outside of an active war zone. Erika Grothe has more from Mexico City.

Hispanic Families in Ukraine Face Challenges and Make Decisions

A couple is not sure what they’ll do next but neither wants to leave Ukraine

Venezuela and Iran Team Up to Evade Sanctions

Critics say the Biden administration isn’t doing enough to stop sanctions-defying trade between the two countries

US Teachers Hunt for COVID Vaccine

How eight high school teachers created a plan to use their technological and organizational skills to help people get vaccines

Venezuelan Migrants Being Trafficked at Colombian Border, Officials Warn

In Colombia cases jumped 23% between 2015 and 2019, with Colombian officials saying most of the victims are Venezuelan refugees and migrants

Online Schooling Problematic for Many US Hispanic Children

Studies cite poor internet connectivity, limited English language knowledge as major barriers

Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Reach Out to Help Venezuela

Code for Venezuela is dedicated to bringing together tech innovators to solve the most pressing needs of the South American nation

US Schools Help Unpriviledged Students with Meals, School Work

This week, thousands of U.S. schools closed as officials sought to contain the new coronavirus. But the move presents new challenges for families who rely on the schools’ free meals and who don’t have the technology needed for their children to study at home. VOAs Cristina Smit reports on how one school district is handling the challenges.

Local Emergency Teams Prepare to Face COVID-19

Emergency services and first responders are preparing more and more to deal with the coronavirus emergency. Fire departments and medical personal now are receiving more equipment to better serve the community. Voice of America reporter Cristina Caicedo Smit visited a fire station in one of the biggest counties close to Washington.

Latin America Ramps Up Coronanvirus Preparations

Argentina records Latin America's first coronavirus-related death

Super Bowl Security Ramps Up in Miami

Miami, Florida will host the 54th Super Bowl this Sunday. The Super Bowl is the championship American football  game for the top two teams in the sport's two separate divisions. Thousands of fans, hotels and restaurants are getting ready for an entire weekend of celebrations. And there's high security to match this giant event. VOA's Cristina Caicedo Smit reports.

Undocumented Hispanic Women in US Especially Vulnerable to Human Trafficking

According to the non-profit group, World's Children, an estimated 21 million people are victims of human trafficking. Many of them are undocumented Hispanic women who are hard to track because they are often afraid to seek help from authorities. VOA’s Cristina Caicedo Smit reports.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Tells VOA He Is Not Giving Up

Venezuelan opposition leader, Juan Guaidó, has accused the government of Nicolás Maduro of trying to bribe lawmakers to vote against his re-election as National Assembly president in an effort to put Maduro loyalists in the parliament and gain control of Venezuela's last democratic institution. Guaidó, who last year declared himself Venezuela's interim president, made the comments in an exclusive interview with VOA.

Native Americans Played Pivotal Role in the First Thanksgiving

Native Americans Played Pivotal Role in the First Thanksgiving

Historians say it is important to remember that without the help of the Wampanoag tribe, Europeans back in those days may not have survived to celebrate