Why Mexico is going to pick all its judges through elections On Sunday, Mexicans will elect around 2,600 judges — from local magistrates all the way to members of the Supreme Court as the first step in a constitutional overhaul. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona One of the judges stepped down over criticism surrounding her participation in a documentary about the case. Seven health professionals are accused of negligence in the death of the soccer legend. The Associated Press
Peruvian farmer loses landmark climate case against German energy giant A Peruvian farmer has lost a decade-long legal climate case against Germany energy giant RWE. Saúl Luciano Lliuya claimed the company's emissions had contributed to glacial melt threatening his Andean hometown. Simeon Tegel
King Charles visits Canada in show of support for the country's sovereignty King Charles' visit to Canada, the first by a British monarch in decades, is being seen as a show of support for its sovereignty after President Trump said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state. A Martínez
El Salvador arrests prominent human rights lawyer Human rights groups have called for the immediate release of Ruth López, whose whereabouts are unknown since her arrest by police in El Salvador late Sunday. Eyder Peralta
Cuba's deputy foreign minister denies claims China is building spy bases in the country There are signs that China is trying to spy on the US from Cuba. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses developments with correspondent Eyder Peralta, who recently met with Cuba's deputy foreign minister. Ayesha Rascoe
Why Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott upcoming regional elections Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott up and coming regional elections - but this tactic has deeply divided the party - including one of Venezuela's most storied political families. John Otis
Argentina orders immigration crackdown with decree to 'make Argentina great again' In a country that has long prided itself on its openness to immigrants, the declaration drew criticism from the Argentine president's opponents and prompted comparisons to U.S. President Donald Trump. The Associated Press
Uruguay's ex-President José Mujica, nicknamed 'world's poorest president,' dies at 89 José Mujica, the charismatic former guerrilla fighter who later went on to lead Uruguay and became known as "the world's poorest president" for his austere lifestyle, has died at 89. John Otis
