John Otis
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The U.S. administration has reinstated sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector, accusing President Nicolás Maduro of failing to commit to free and fair elections.
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A former Venezuelan political prisoner got the idea to create a virtual reality tour from the Anne Frank museum.
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The story of one Venezuelan torture survivor who has recreated his brutal experience behind bars using virtual reality.
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Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.
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Evangelical Christians are often courted by right-wing politicians. But in Venezuela, left-wing President Nicolás Maduro is trying to secure the church's support in the run-up to elections.
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Rigoberto Urán has never won the Tour de France or Olympics gold. But he's still a superstar. "I think lots of people identify with me because they want to win but don't quite make it," he says.
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The tale of cycling mad Colombia's best known cyclist — he may never have won a major race — but he's a social media sensation in a country that takes cycling very, very seriously.
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Of the 177 environmental activists killed around the world last year, 60 were murdered in Colombia, says the advocacy group Global Witness. In most cases, no one is tried or convicted.
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After the U.S. lifted its sanctions, Venezuela is trying to revive its beleaguered oil industry. But ramping up production is causing more oil spills.
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Venezuela's authoritarian regime has just banned the most popular opposition candidate of standing in next year's election. As recent history has shown, that might not work in their favor.