Some political experts say Florida's efforts to usurp local government authority are uncomfortably reminiscent of the late strongman Hugo Chávez's playbook.

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Why Florida's Republican Power Grabs Remind Some Critics Of Venezuela's Socialist Regime

The Guatemalan film "1991," which just premiered in Miami, recalls horrific — but lesser known — racist violence that stalked the country's streets during its civil war.

A Brutal Story We Missed? New Film Recalls Obscure Chapter Of Guatemala Genocide

Florida's large and more recently arrived diaspora is a key force driving the new — and potentially successful — Puerto Rican statehood effort in Washington.

There's A New Push To Make Puerto Rico A State. Thanks To The State Of Florida's Pull?

On Monday, because of the terrible humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, President Biden granted Venezuelans currently living in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. It means more than 300,000 eligible Venezuelans, most of whom are here in South Florida, can live and work legally in the U.S. for 18 months. After that time, TPS can and likely will be renewed.

Why Biden Granted Venezuelans TPS — And What It Means For South Florida

With Haiti in economic and security collapse, President Jovenel Moïse's increasingly authoritarian rule is a point of bitter debate in the country – and South Florida.

Moïse Refusal to Exit Locks Haiti – And Haiti's Diaspora – In Constitutional Crisis

Due to limited resources, delayed start-ups, chronic shortages — and official scandals — only a fraction of Latin America and the Caribbean has been inoculated.

America's Vaccine Rollout May Be Dysfunctional, But Latin America's Is Disastrous

On Mardi Gras, 'Kanaval' host Leyla McCalla talks about the rich cultural connection between New Orleans music — meaning, really, American music — and Haiti.

Mardi Gras Mix: Documentary Trumpets New Orleans' — And America's — Debt To Haiti

A leader of the global COVID vaccine procurement mission acknowledges the pandemic disaster in Latin America and the Caribbean is its "greatest priority."

Vaccine Race: COVAX Launching Millions Of Doses For Latin America And Caribbean

President Trump built diplomatic leverage on Venezuela, then lost it. President Biden can get it back — but Venezuelan exiles need to adjust expectations.

Venezuela Crisis Not Going Away — But What Can Biden (And Exiles) Do Now?

Venezuelan exiles were happy to see President Trump finally grant their community relief from deportation — but many are angry he didn't order it years ago.

Trump's Deportation Suspension Both Gratifies And Galls South Florida Venezuelans

When Joe Biden becomes president this week, Florida politics will compel him to engage both sides of the Cuban-American street before he engages Cuba.

Both Sides In Cuba Debate Agree: Biden's Engagement With The Island Won't Be Obama's

Cuentapropistas, or private Cuban business owners like Marta Deus are under threat but "getting strategic." They're convinced they're the island's economic future.

Cuba's Fledgling Entrepreneurs Are Determined To Survive The Island's Currency Chaos

As Cuba unifies its two currencies, ordinary Cubans brace for skyrocketing prices — with still no structural reform of the island's failed economic system.

Cuba Starts 'Monetary Ordering.' But Will Cubans See More Economic Chaos?

As if the region's coronavirus catastrophe wasn't enough, 2020 heaped human rights crises and historic hurricanes on Latin America and the Caribbean too.

Latin America And The Caribbean 2020: From COVID-19 Devastation To Cuban Artist Defiance

Artists' sudden, stunning push for free speech and expression in Cuba is resonating with ordinary citizens in ways authorities have rarely seen.

Cuban Artists Are Captivating The World. But Can They Challenge The Regime?

Join veteran reporter and WLRN's Americas Editor Tim Padgett in an exploration of how what happens in Latin America and the Caribbean has a profound effect on South Florida.

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