Graduates with a higher-education degree make 104 percent more than those with high school diplomas.

Brazil has few black politicians – and fewer who represent black interests. A new party hopes to change that.

Communities and public officials struggle with a growing influx of Venezuelans fleeing hunger, instability.

Research shows this comes at great social, economic and environmental cost.

Shortages and a crumbling economy have forced Venezuelans to change their eating habits; many are losing weight and battling malnutrition.

Reports of anti-LGBT hate crimes in Brazil reached new highs in 2016, but performers like As Bahias e a Cozinha Mineira are undeterred.