John Otis

Venezuela marked its Independence Day amid the aftermath of twin earthquakes and sweeping political change following the U.S.-led removal of Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuela's interim president defends the government's handling of the deadly earthquakes amid mounting criticism.

In Venezuela, international emergency crews — including a team from LA — are working tirelessly to reach people still missing after last week's devastating earthquakes.

Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test. Now, it's the acting leader's challenge.

Three days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, rescue teams race against time amid mounting casualties, strained relief efforts, and mounting criticism of the governments response.

The earthquakes were Venezuela's largest in over a century.

Two powerful earthquakes have struck central Venezuela, toppling buildings in Caracas and sending residents into the streets.

Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.

Colombia's government is touting a rare peace deal with a rebel group. But the front-runner in today's presidential election says he'll abandon negotiations. NPR's John Otis reports.

Voters head to a runoff in Colombia Sunday between candidates offering sharply different approaches to armed groups, with the frontrunner calling for intensified military action over peace talks