Latin America Becomes A New Epicenter Of The Coronavirus Pandemic The World Health Organization has reported that Latin America is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Pan American Health Organization warned countries against rushing to reopen economies.Heard onToggle more optionsThe World Health Organization has reported that Latin America is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Pan American Health Organization warned countries against rushing to reopen economies.SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST:The coronavirus is surging in Latin America. The region accounted for more than a third...…Latin America Becomes A New Epicenter Of The Coronavirus Pandemic The World Health Organization has reported that Latin America is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Pan American Health Organization warned countries against rushing to reopen economies.Heard onToggle more optionsThe World Health Organization has reported that Latin America is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Pan American Health Organization warned countries against rushing to reopen economies.SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST:The coronavirus is surging in Latin America. The region accounted for more than a third...WW…

Mexico's President Touts Reopening With The Country Mostly In Coronavirus Red Zone : Coronavirus Updates Mexicans are left with mixed messages of a national lifting of social distancing measures but a government map showing most of the country still unready to reopen.Mexico's government has announced a nationwide lifting of coronavirus social distancing measures — with the exception of areas marked as red zones. Making the announcement virtually meaningless, a shows nearly the entire country marked in red. It's just the most recent example of confusing messaging from the president who was...…Mexico's President Touts Reopening With The Country Mostly In Coronavirus Red Zone : Coronavirus Updates Mexicans are left with mixed messages of a national lifting of social distancing measures but a government map showing most of the country still unready to reopen.Mexico's government has announced a nationwide lifting of coronavirus social distancing measures — with the exception of areas marked as red zones. Making the announcement virtually meaningless, a shows nearly the entire country marked in red. It's just the most recent example of confusing messaging from the president who was...WW…

Mexicans Quarantined In Ixtaltepec Appreciate Volunteers' Jokes, Songs In the southern state of Oaxaca, volunteers in one town take turns driving a large speaker around. They play health tips, songs and even jokes to the town's elderly and others under COVID-19 lockdown.Heard onToggle more optionsIn the southern state of Oaxaca, volunteers in one town take turns driving a large speaker around. They play health tips, songs and even jokes to the town's elderly and others under COVID-19 lockdown.DAVID GREENE, HOST:I think it's safe to say we've all been looking for those sweeter moments in...…Mexicans Quarantined In Ixtaltepec Appreciate Volunteers' Jokes, Songs In the southern state of Oaxaca, volunteers in one town take turns driving a large speaker around. They play health tips, songs and even jokes to the town's elderly and others under COVID-19 lockdown.Heard onToggle more optionsIn the southern state of Oaxaca, volunteers in one town take turns driving a large speaker around. They play health tips, songs and even jokes to the town's elderly and others under COVID-19 lockdown.DAVID GREENE, HOST:I think it's safe to say we've all been looking for those sweeter moments in...WW…

Mexico Plans To Reopen Even As Officials Say COVID-19 Cases Are Near Peak The official numbers are still relatively low, but Mexico City hospitals and cemeteries are overwhelmed with apparent victims of the coronavirus.Heard onToggle more optionsThe official numbers are still relatively low, but Mexico City hospitals and cemeteries are overwhelmed with apparent victims of the coronavirus.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:Mexico is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases. Officials say the numbers are reaching a peak. Even so, the government there has unveiled plans to lift lockdown measures and reopen...…Mexico Plans To Reopen Even As Officials Say COVID-19 Cases Are Near Peak The official numbers are still relatively low, but Mexico City hospitals and cemeteries are overwhelmed with apparent victims of the coronavirus.Heard onToggle more optionsThe official numbers are still relatively low, but Mexico City hospitals and cemeteries are overwhelmed with apparent victims of the coronavirus.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:Mexico is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases. Officials say the numbers are reaching a peak. Even so, the government there has unveiled plans to lift lockdown measures and reopen...WW…

Nicaragua Not Backing Down Despite Criticism Over Lax Measures During Pandemic : Coronavirus Updates The government has failed to issue social distancing orders. And after weeks out of public view, President Daniel Ortega reemerged Wednesday and decried the coronavirus as a sign from God.Heard onToggle more optionsTo the dismay of some of its citizens and neighbors, Nicaragua is still , food festivals and beauty pageants. Officially, the government of socialist president Daniel Ortega says there are only three active cases and one death attributed to COVID-19. cites nine cases and two...…Nicaragua Not Backing Down Despite Criticism Over Lax Measures During Pandemic : Coronavirus Updates The government has failed to issue social distancing orders. And after weeks out of public view, President Daniel Ortega reemerged Wednesday and decried the coronavirus as a sign from God.Heard onToggle more optionsTo the dismay of some of its citizens and neighbors, Nicaragua is still , food festivals and beauty pageants. Officially, the government of socialist president Daniel Ortega says there are only three active cases and one death attributed to COVID-19. cites nine cases and two...WW…

U.S. Pushes Mexico To Open Some Factories U.S. officials and firms are pressuring Mexico to open up factories vital to North American supply chains, despite a number of worker deaths from COVID-19.Heard onToggle more optionsU.S. officials and firms are pressuring Mexico to open up factories vital to North American supply chains, despite a number of worker deaths from COVID-19.LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST:American officials and corporations are urging Mexico to reclassify some U.S.-owned factories there as essential. They want the plants and the U.S.-Mexico supply chain to remain open during...…U.S. Pushes Mexico To Open Some Factories U.S. officials and firms are pressuring Mexico to open up factories vital to North American supply chains, despite a number of worker deaths from COVID-19.Heard onToggle more optionsU.S. officials and firms are pressuring Mexico to open up factories vital to North American supply chains, despite a number of worker deaths from COVID-19.LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST:American officials and corporations are urging Mexico to reclassify some U.S.-owned factories there as essential. They want the plants and the U.S.-Mexico supply chain to remain open during...WW…

Shoppers In Mexico Are Panic-Buying Beer During The Coronavirus Crisis : Coronavirus Updates To the shock of many, alcoholic beverage production was listed as a nonessential business during the shutdown to aid social distancing. Then came the beer hoarding.Mexican authorities ordered the shutdown of all nonessential businesses and industries for the entire month of April in hopes of stemming the spread of the coronavirus. To the shock of many, added to the list of nonessential industries was all alcoholic beverage production. Within days a whole new set of panic buying was taking place....…Shoppers In Mexico Are Panic-Buying Beer During The Coronavirus Crisis : Coronavirus Updates To the shock of many, alcoholic beverage production was listed as a nonessential business during the shutdown to aid social distancing. Then came the beer hoarding.Mexican authorities ordered the shutdown of all nonessential businesses and industries for the entire month of April in hopes of stemming the spread of the coronavirus. To the shock of many, added to the list of nonessential industries was all alcoholic beverage production. Within days a whole new set of panic buying was taking place....WW…

As U.S. Vaccine Rollout Speeds Up, Inequality Stunts Progress Worldwide More and more countries are getting shipments of vaccines and starting to inoculate their populations. But it's an unequal picture across the globe.Heard onToggle more optionsMore and more countries are getting shipments of vaccines and starting to inoculate their populations. But it's an unequal picture across the globe.MICHEL MARTIN (HOST): This week, President Biden said there would be enough COVID vaccines available for every adult American by the end of May, even if it may take longer before everyone who wants a...…As U.S. Vaccine Rollout Speeds Up, Inequality Stunts Progress Worldwide More and more countries are getting shipments of vaccines and starting to inoculate their populations. But it's an unequal picture across the globe.Heard onToggle more optionsMore and more countries are getting shipments of vaccines and starting to inoculate their populations. But it's an unequal picture across the globe.MICHEL MARTIN (HOST): This week, President Biden said there would be enough COVID vaccines available for every adult American by the end of May, even if it may take longer before everyone who wants a...WW…

Hospital In Mexico City Reaching Breaking Point Mexican health professionals complain the government moved too slowly to shut down business and stop the spread of the coronavirus. Doctors say hospitals around Mexico City are now at capacity.Heard onToggle more optionsMexican health professionals complain the government moved too slowly to shut down business and stop the spread of the coronavirus. Doctors say hospitals around Mexico City are now at capacity.ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:Latin America is having a deadly second surge of the coronavirus. Mexico City officials have closed down all...…Hospital In Mexico City Reaching Breaking Point Mexican health professionals complain the government moved too slowly to shut down business and stop the spread of the coronavirus. Doctors say hospitals around Mexico City are now at capacity.Heard onToggle more optionsMexican health professionals complain the government moved too slowly to shut down business and stop the spread of the coronavirus. Doctors say hospitals around Mexico City are now at capacity.ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:Latin America is having a deadly second surge of the coronavirus. Mexico City officials have closed down all...WW…

Drug Charges Dropped For Former Mexican Defense Secretary Mexico's former defense minister is back home after the U.S. dropped drug trafficking charges against him. The move raises questions about whether he'll face justice.Heard onToggle more optionsMexico's former defense minister is back home after the U.S. dropped drug trafficking charges against him. The move raises questions about whether he'll face justice.SCOTT SIMON, HOST:Mexico got a gift from the Trump administration this week - the return of its former secretary of defense. The retired general had been in U.S. custody facing...…Drug Charges Dropped For Former Mexican Defense Secretary Mexico's former defense minister is back home after the U.S. dropped drug trafficking charges against him. The move raises questions about whether he'll face justice.Heard onToggle more optionsMexico's former defense minister is back home after the U.S. dropped drug trafficking charges against him. The move raises questions about whether he'll face justice.SCOTT SIMON, HOST:Mexico got a gift from the Trump administration this week - the return of its former secretary of defense. The retired general had been in U.S. custody facing...WW…