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…

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Faces Backlash After Withholding COVID-19 Data With the coronavirus surging in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro attempted, unsuccessfully, to suppress information about the spread of COVID-19.Heard onToggle more optionsWith the coronavirus surging in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro attempted, unsuccessfully, to suppress information about the spread of COVID-19.DAVID GREENE, HOST:The coronavirus is racing through Brazil. They have the most confirmed cases in the world, save for the United States. As the death toll there rose last week, Brazil's president,...…Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Faces Backlash After Withholding COVID-19 Data With the coronavirus surging in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro attempted, unsuccessfully, to suppress information about the spread of COVID-19.Heard onToggle more optionsWith the coronavirus surging in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro attempted, unsuccessfully, to suppress information about the spread of COVID-19.DAVID GREENE, HOST:The coronavirus is racing through Brazil. They have the most confirmed cases in the world, save for the United States. As the death toll there rose last week, Brazil's president,...WW…

Brazilian President Fires Health Minister After Clashes Over Coronavirus Distancing : Coronavirus Updates The country is grappling with the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in Latin America. Luiz Henrique Mandetta's departure follows weeks of acrimony over his embrace of broad-based social isolation.Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has fired his health minister as the country grapples with the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in Latin America. Bolsonaro said Luiz Henrique Mandetta was leaving by mutual consent, but his departure follows weeks of acrimony between the two men over how...…Brazilian President Fires Health Minister After Clashes Over Coronavirus Distancing : Coronavirus Updates The country is grappling with the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in Latin America. Luiz Henrique Mandetta's departure follows weeks of acrimony over his embrace of broad-based social isolation.Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has fired his health minister as the country grapples with the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in Latin America. Bolsonaro said Luiz Henrique Mandetta was leaving by mutual consent, but his departure follows weeks of acrimony between the two men over how...WW…

Venezuela Runs Short On Power And Fuel Oil-rich Venezuela could run out of gasoline in just a couple of weeks, as U.S. sanctions bite and their refinery capacity shrinks. If that happens, this would paralyze the already crippled economy.Heard onToggle more optionsOil-rich Venezuela could run out of gasoline in just a couple of weeks, as U.S. sanctions bite and their refinery capacity shrinks. If that happens, this would paralyze the already crippled economy.LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST:The crisis in Venezuela is going from bad to worse. Nicolas Maduro is no longer recognized as President by...…Venezuela Runs Short On Power And Fuel Oil-rich Venezuela could run out of gasoline in just a couple of weeks, as U.S. sanctions bite and their refinery capacity shrinks. If that happens, this would paralyze the already crippled economy.Heard onToggle more optionsOil-rich Venezuela could run out of gasoline in just a couple of weeks, as U.S. sanctions bite and their refinery capacity shrinks. If that happens, this would paralyze the already crippled economy.LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST:The crisis in Venezuela is going from bad to worse. Nicolas Maduro is no longer recognized as President by...WW…

Coronavirus Around The World: How Countries Are Coping With COVID-19 Surges A look around the globe shows other countries - Brazil, South Africa, Iraq - are in turmoil as the relentless coronavirus pandemic takes its toll.Heard onToggle more optionsA look around the globe shows other countries - Brazil, South Africa, Iraq - are in turmoil as the relentless coronavirus pandemic takes its toll.NOEL KING, HOST:The U.S. is leading the world in COVID-19 cases - more than 3 1/2 million. Other countries are seeing surges, too. India, for example, just hit a new record - a million cases. Here's...…Coronavirus Around The World: How Countries Are Coping With COVID-19 Surges A look around the globe shows other countries - Brazil, South Africa, Iraq - are in turmoil as the relentless coronavirus pandemic takes its toll.Heard onToggle more optionsA look around the globe shows other countries - Brazil, South Africa, Iraq - are in turmoil as the relentless coronavirus pandemic takes its toll.NOEL KING, HOST:The U.S. is leading the world in COVID-19 cases - more than 3 1/2 million. Other countries are seeing surges, too. India, for example, just hit a new record - a million cases. Here's...WW…

Many Venezuelan Hospitals Lack Basics To Function, Let Alone Handle COVID-19 Doctors tell NPR many health workers have left the country and many hospitals don't have necessities, including soap and running water.Toggle more optionsMedical professionals treating coronavirus patients in Venezuela say most hospitals lack a broad array of basic necessities, often including soap and running water. Their warning comes amid concerns that the South American country could soon face a new humanitarian catastrophe because its health system is close to collapse and cannot cope with a surge of cases....…Many Venezuelan Hospitals Lack Basics To Function, Let Alone Handle COVID-19 Doctors tell NPR many health workers have left the country and many hospitals don't have necessities, including soap and running water.Toggle more optionsMedical professionals treating coronavirus patients in Venezuela say most hospitals lack a broad array of basic necessities, often including soap and running water. Their warning comes amid concerns that the South American country could soon face a new humanitarian catastrophe because its health system is close to collapse and cannot cope with a surge of cases....WW…

Economic, Political Crises Hinder Venezuela's Pandemic Battle Venezuela is in no position to fight COVID-19. Its health care system collapsed long before the virus hit, leaving hospitals without running water and soap, much less ventilators or PPE.Heard onToggle more optionsVenezuela is in no position to fight COVID-19. Its health care system collapsed long before the virus hit, leaving hospitals without running water and soap, much less ventilators or PPE.NOEL KING, HOST:Venezuela is in a particularly weak position to fight this pandemic. The country's in the middle of an economic and...…Economic, Political Crises Hinder Venezuela's Pandemic Battle Venezuela is in no position to fight COVID-19. Its health care system collapsed long before the virus hit, leaving hospitals without running water and soap, much less ventilators or PPE.Heard onToggle more optionsVenezuela is in no position to fight COVID-19. Its health care system collapsed long before the virus hit, leaving hospitals without running water and soap, much less ventilators or PPE.NOEL KING, HOST:Venezuela is in a particularly weak position to fight this pandemic. The country's in the middle of an economic and...WW…

Brazil COVID-19: 'Crisis' With More Than 3,000 Deaths A Day The Supreme Court has approved an inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response. Doctors Without Borders says the country's approach has led to a "near collapse of Brazil's health system."Health officials in Brazil say many hospitals are running dangerously short of sedatives and other crucial medications used for treating gravely ill COVID-19 patients. They say some health services have already exhausted stocks of certain drugs, while others expect to do so within the next few days unless they receive fresh supplies....…Brazil COVID-19: 'Crisis' With More Than 3,000 Deaths A Day The Supreme Court has approved an inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response. Doctors Without Borders says the country's approach has led to a "near collapse of Brazil's health system."Health officials in Brazil say many hospitals are running dangerously short of sedatives and other crucial medications used for treating gravely ill COVID-19 patients. They say some health services have already exhausted stocks of certain drugs, while others expect to do so within the next few days unless they receive fresh supplies....WW…

Casualties Of Brazil's Latest COVID-19 Surge Fill Hospitals And Morgues Brazil is experiencing the worst moment so far of the pandemic. Deaths are out of control and hospitals are at risk of collapse. The transmission rates of the virus and its variants are accelerating.Heard onToggle more optionsBrazil is experiencing the worst moment so far of the pandemic. Deaths are out of control and hospitals are at risk of collapse. The transmission rates of the virus and its variants are accelerating.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:As the spread of vaccines brings hope to some countries, the pandemic in Brazil...…Casualties Of Brazil's Latest COVID-19 Surge Fill Hospitals And Morgues Brazil is experiencing the worst moment so far of the pandemic. Deaths are out of control and hospitals are at risk of collapse. The transmission rates of the virus and its variants are accelerating.Heard onToggle more optionsBrazil is experiencing the worst moment so far of the pandemic. Deaths are out of control and hospitals are at risk of collapse. The transmission rates of the virus and its variants are accelerating.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:As the spread of vaccines brings hope to some countries, the pandemic in Brazil...WW…

Worst Place On Earth For COVID-19 Is Looking Like Brazil : Goats and Soda Brazil reported a terrible milestone: over 3,000 deaths in a day. The country is in crisis, with hospitals at capacity, politicians attacked for lockdowns and a controversial president.Toggle more optionsRIO DE JANEIRO — Cinthia Ribeiro knew she had a fight on her hands when COVID-19 arrived in her hometown in Brazil. What she didn't know was that, one year on, humans would be out to kill her, too. Ribeiro is mayor of Palmas, capital of Tocantins, a small state wedged between the southeastern edge of the Amazon...…Worst Place On Earth For COVID-19 Is Looking Like Brazil : Goats and Soda Brazil reported a terrible milestone: over 3,000 deaths in a day. The country is in crisis, with hospitals at capacity, politicians attacked for lockdowns and a controversial president.Toggle more optionsRIO DE JANEIRO — Cinthia Ribeiro knew she had a fight on her hands when COVID-19 arrived in her hometown in Brazil. What she didn't know was that, one year on, humans would be out to kill her, too. Ribeiro is mayor of Palmas, capital of Tocantins, a small state wedged between the southeastern edge of the Amazon...WW…