This week's podcast looks at the deep-rooted problems and common misconceptions of Rio’s favelas.

Attended by over 500 prominent leaders, the special ceremony celebrated the achievements of two outstanding leaders.

New senators are emerging who might vote against the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff.

Crime and insecurity are Peruvians’ biggest concerns, and that gives Keiko Fujimori an edge heading into the June 5 vote.

The FARC isn’t the only group with which the Colombian government has broached a peaceful disarmament.