Americas

A 4-month-old baby born with microcephaly is held by his mother in front of their house in Olinda, near Recife, Brazil, February 11, 2016.

Tens of thousands of babies may be born with Zika disorders

Some experts say the new estimate may be conservative.

Tens of thousands of babies may be born with Zika disorders
Jorge Luis Jimenez plays the guitar for passengers on a public bus in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Dec. 2, 2015

Puerto Rico will default today on $422 million in debt

Puerto Rico will default today on $422 million in debt
Men ride a motorcycle past damaged buildings in Pedernales after an earthquake struck off Ecuador's Pacific coast.

Last thing Ecuador needed was a quake, after the collapse in oil prices

Last thing Ecuador needed was a quake, after the collapse in oil prices
Red Cross members, military and police officers work at a collapsed area after an earthquake struck off Ecuador's Pacific coast, at Tarqui neighborhood in Manta on April 17, 2016.

Ecuador quake survivors dig for kin with bare hands

Ecuador quake survivors dig for kin with bare hands

About one in three Latin Americans is enjoying pirated cable

About one in three Latin Americans is enjoying pirated cable
Ecuador hip hop artist Mateo Kingman

Mateo Kingman makes hip-hop from his roots in the Ecuadorean Amazon

Straight outta Ecuador.

Mateo Kingman makes hip-hop from his roots in the Ecuadorean Amazon

Why Latin American leftists would love a President Trump

'What would most suit Latin America is that Trump wins, because his discourse is so dumb, so basic, that it will provoke a reaction,' Ecuador's president said.

Why Latin American leftists would love a President Trump
Fuego volcano Guatemala

Guatemala is on alert as Fuego volcano goes into new eruptive phase

Guatemalan authorities issued a warning Wednesday as the country's Fuego volcano, located near the capital, spewed ash into the air.

Guatemala is on alert as Fuego volcano goes into new eruptive phase
Father Paul Madden

‘Spotlight’ abuse scandal didn’t end in Boston. In South America, it’s still unfolding

GlobalPost tracked down alleged predator priests who were reassigned in the Americas. Now, many have left their jobs.

‘Spotlight’ abuse scandal didn’t end in Boston. In South America, it’s still unfolding

Gene holds key to (no) grey hair

Dyeing one's hair may no longer be the only option for keeping grey at bay, scientists said Tuesday in announcing the discovery of a gene that makes hair lose its luster.

Gene holds key to (no) grey hair

What happened to these detainees after Guantanamo wasn't pretty

The transition to a new way of life, a new language, and a new continent has not gone smoothly.

What happened to these detainees after Guantanamo wasn't pretty

Is Bolivia a sign that Latin America's 'pink tide' is turning?

Bolivia's first indigenous president has been hugely popular, but the voters say his time is up. He's not the first leftist to lose power in the region recently.

Is Bolivia a sign that Latin America's 'pink tide' is turning?
Ecuador rainforest

Ecuador responds: We extend great protection to the environment, with respect for indigenous peoples

The Embassy of Ecuador to the US wrote this commentary in response to a GlobalPost story about a Huaorani community in the Amazon.

Ecuador responds: We extend great protection to the environment, with respect for indigenous peoples

The 2016 World Press Photo winners — in pictures

The topics range from the war in Syria to the illegal ivory trade in many parts of Africa.

The 2016 World Press Photo winners — in pictures
Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ efforts to stop church child abuse are falling apart

And it's happening just as he visits Latin America, where the church has reassigned and protected pedophile priests for years.

Pope Francis’ efforts to stop church child abuse are falling apart