President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has been a defining figure in Mexican politics, has said he will retire to a family ranch after his term ends. Some expect his influence will continue.
Author: James Wagner
Miss Universe Is Latest Target of Nicaragua Government Crackdown
Sheynnis Palacios, the first Nicaraguan to win the pageant, became a symbol of resistance. The authoritarian leadership soon came after people close to the competition.
Return to Haiti of a Coup Leader Raises Concerns of More Turmoil
Guy Philippe, who helped lead the coup that ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 2004, is back in the politically unstable country after serving time in a U.S. prison.
Baseball Has Grown in Bogotá, Colombia Thanks to Venezuelan Migrants
In a Bogotá league, Venezuelans who fled their homeland have carried on their culture in a country surrounded by soccer — and have built a support system. “It’s like having a piece of Venezuela here.”
Luis Díaz’s Kidnapped Father Is Freed in Colombia
Luis Manuel Díaz was abducted 12 days ago by a guerrilla group called the National Liberation Army.
Mexico’s Top Human Rights Official Resigns, Handing Off Unsolved Mass Disappearance Case
Alejandro Encinas spent years investigating the high-profile case of 43 missing students, but said he was stepping down to work on a presidential election campaign.
He Announces Baseball Games in Spanish. It Is Not His First Language.
Bill Kulik, a Spanish-language radio broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies, mixes in English and Spanglish to the delight of some listeners, but the irritation of others.
Cuba Will Play World Baseball Classic Game in Miami
Protests are likely, but some cheers are also expected as the team plays a World Baseball Classic semifinal game in the city with the highest Cuban population in the U.S.
Cuba Allows Some Major Leaguers on World Baseball Classic Team
For the first time, Cuba will allow some M.L.B. players to represent the team internationally. But many of the country’s biggest stars were left out, or declined their invitations.
Toronto Blue Jays’ Manager By Day, Salsa Musician By Night
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Montoyo learned to play percussion and salsa music.