The Nobel Prize is considered one of the world's highest honors. But in its 100-year-history, only 16 Latin Americans have received it. Michele Begue interviewed former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, the latest laureate from the region. He reflected on receiving this important global award.
As in most Latin American countries, jails in Colombia are overcrowded and violent. Rehabilitation depends on rare opportunities. Michelle Begue brings us a story of second chances for those who love cooking and are curious for a career in the restaurant industry.
It's in its seventh year of recession – one of the steepest ever recorded in the world. Its economy is partially sanctioned by the U.S. and it's also had to contend with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The last 12 months have been exceptionally tough for citizens of Venezuela.
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She flew in two space shuttle missions and spent more than 100 days on the international space station. What did she do “up” there besides science experiments? She painted. John Zarrella met with astronaut painter Nicole Stott.