Americas

Crypto firm Tether and its founders finalizing move to El Salvador

The founders of the world's biggest stablecoin are looking to capitalize on the Central American country's bid to become a hub for crypto trading

Mexico's Sheinbaum lays out road map to make country economic powerhouse

Goal is to boost local manufacturing jobs, attract investments in the country

VOA Spanish: What can we expect from US-Nicaragua relations under Trump? 

VOA Creole: Haiti 2010 earthquake survivor recalls trauma of fateful January 12

Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies

The research revealed fine details in tattoos dating to around 1250 AD that aren’t visible to the naked eye

Haitian police arrest ex-lawmaker accused of arming gangs to influence elections

Former member of Parliament’s arrest marks rare victory for police against politicians accused of crimes

At least 10 dead in southeast Brazil landslides

Nine people died in the city of Ipatinga, where 8 centimeters of rain fell in the space of one hour on Saturday night, the mayor's office said

Supporters of Bolivia's ex-President Morales march for 3rd day, protesting crisis

Protesters, many of them farmers and workers, carry placards against the economic policies of President Luis Arce; the country is due to hold presidential elections in August

VOA Spanish: Maduro sworn in as Venezuela's ruler; opposition calls it 'coup'

Biden administration extends temporary status for 4 nationalities

Homeland Security cites political and economic conditions in Venezuela and storm damage in El Salvador as reasons for deeming them unsafe for return

As Maduro takes office, advocates condemn latest journalist arrest in Venezuela

Media freedom campaigner Carlos Correa is among several high-profile figures detained in the week leading up to Maduro’s inauguration