Carrie Kahn appears in the following:
Brazil's President-elect Luis Inácio Lula da Silva's remarkable comeback
Friday, December 30, 2022
Luis Inácio Lula da Silva was in prison for corruption in 2019, but Brazil's former President will be sworn in as the country's new leader Sunday. It's a remarkable comeback for the politician.
Brazil rings in the new year with a new president
Friday, December 30, 2022
The inauguration of leftist Luis Inacio Lula da Silva happens Jan. 1. The former president's victory marks a sharp shift in Brazil's political trajectory.
How Anitta, the 'Girl from Rio,' went global
Saturday, December 24, 2022
NPR catches up with Anitta, the most popular singer to come out of Brazil in years, who's up for a Grammy for Best New Artist.
Argentina beats France and wins its first World Cup in 36 years
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The 2022 World Cup came to an end in Qatar Sunday with Argentina victorious over France. In Buenos Aires, hundreds of thousands of fans flocked to the streets to celebrate.
Argentina celebrates its first World Cup title in 36 years
Monday, December 19, 2022
People across Argentina are celebrating Sunday's win over France. It is the first trophy for team captain Lionel Messi, who was likely playing his last World Cup match.
Argentina wins World Cup over France after exciting final
Sunday, December 18, 2022
It was one of the finest World Cup finals in the history of the tournament. Argentina is the champion after a thrilling match that went into extra time and then a penalty kick shootout against France.
Argentinian soccer fans are hoping Messi finally gets to lift a World Cup
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Argentina is competing against France in the World Cup final. In Buenos Aires, enthusiasm is high for a badly wanted win.
Brazilian singer Anitta has her sights set on global stardom
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Singer Anitta has achieved Brazilian stardom, and now she has her sights set on global stardom.
Croatia beats Brazil in the World Cup, kicking the country out of the competition
Friday, December 09, 2022
Brazil is out of the World Cup, and fans back home are in shock.
Brazil's soccer star Vinícius Júnior wants to give back to schools in his hometown
Friday, December 09, 2022
The forward for Brazil and Real Madrid has been tackling a lot on the road to his first World Cup, including racism abroad and poverty back home.
Argentina's vice president is found guilty of corruption
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
A panel sentenced Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to six years in prison and a lifetime ban from holding political office. She will not be jailed while appealing the verdict, which could take years.
Argentina's Vice President faces a verdict in a corruption trial
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner faces a verdict in a corruption trial. She could face up to 12 years in prison.
It's Vinícius Júnior's time to shine as Brazil faces Korea at the World Cup
Monday, December 05, 2022
Vinícius Júnior is not only one of the breakout stars of the World Cup, he's got an inspiring backstory that makes him a role model to many Brazilians.
Fans watch from Copacabana Beach as Brazil plays its first World Cup game
Thursday, November 24, 2022
World Cup favorite Brazil is set to play its first game. NPR joins fans on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Why some Brazilians won't be wearing their national soccer colors for the World Cup
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Brazilians who voted against President Jair Bolsonaro are torn about sporting the yellow soccer jersey after the far-right leader and his supporters adopted the shirt.
Supporters of Brazil's far-right president say he was the the subject of fraud
Friday, November 18, 2022
After Brazil's far-right president's defeat, his supporters say he was the subject of fraud, and started a debate over whether election officials censored candidates to limit disinformation.
Brazil's president-elect says the country is back in the preservation game
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Brazil's president-elect says the country is back in the environmental protection game. He made the announcement at this year's U.N. climate conference which he hopes will come to the Amazon in 2025.
Lula's challenges in Brazil
Saturday, November 05, 2022
With the bitter fight of the election behind him and office now beckoning again, what challenges lie in store for Brazil's president-elect, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva?
Bolsonaro remains silent on election loss as power transitions in Brazil
Wednesday, November 02, 2022
After losing Brazil's election, President Bolsonaro has ended his silence. Still, he has not spoken about his election loss.
Brazil's president has finally broken his silence about the presidential election
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has finally broken his silence about the presidential election results.