John Otis appears in the following:
Children face malnutrition under the Venezuelan government's mismanagement
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Venezuela is facing a long-term catastrophe of its own making: widespread child malnutrition. Years of economic mismanagement have brought massive poverty and food shortages.
Venezuelans are cooking over wood fires because of a shortage of propane
Saturday, January 08, 2022
In a great irony, Venezuelans are cooking their meals over wood fires because of a shortage of propane. This is in a nation with among the largest oil and natural gas reserves in the world.
The U.S. predicted his downfall but Maduro strengthens his grip on power in Venezuela
Tuesday, December 07, 2021
Venezuelan opponents and U.S. officials were predicting his demise years ago. But Nicolás Maduro and his Socialist Party remain firmly in power.
Venezuelan opposition is regrouping after the ruling party dominated election
Thursday, November 25, 2021
After boycotting elections for years, Venezuela's opposition chose to participate in state and regional elections this week. The ruling Socialist Party won overwhelmingly.
International observers monitor as Venezuelans cast ballots in local elections
Monday, November 22, 2021
Opposition candidates participated in state and local elections in Venezuela for the first time in years, having concluded that boycotts only strengthened the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelan opposition returns to polls after years of boycotts
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Venezuela holds local elections Sunday and for the opposition, in a change in policy, is taking part.
A once-remote patch of rainforest is now packed with migrants trying to reach the U.S.
Friday, November 19, 2021
More than 100,000 people have crossed the Darién Gap jungle from Colombia to Panama so far this year. The environmental impact and threats from cartels are many.
The Darien Gap was no man's land. Now it's a popular migrant path to the U.S.
Saturday, November 13, 2021
The dense jungle of the Darien Gap between Panama and Colombia was once a no man's land. It is now a busy thoroughfare for migrants heading north to the U.S.
Haitian migrants on their way to the U.S. risk their lives along the Darien Gap
Monday, October 11, 2021
The jungle between Colombia and Panama has become a primary thoroughfare for migrants heading north. Thousands of Haitian migrants are making the dangerous journey, trying to get to the U.S.
For many Haitian migrants, reaching the U.S. border took of years of travel
Friday, October 01, 2021
For many Haitian migrants, the dangerous journey from their troubled home country to the United States spans a decade and thousands of dangerous miles through Latin America.
Haitian Migrants Inundate A Colombia Town On The Way To U.S. Border
Monday, September 27, 2021
A small town in northern Colombia has seen a surge in Haitian migrants — they've pitched tents in every available spot. The migrants are trying to make their way to the United States.
Tourists In Colombia Can Now Take Jungle Hikes With Ex-FARC Guerrilla Guides
Monday, July 19, 2021
FARC rebels used to chain their kidnap victims in the jungle until they received ransom. Now tourists pay ex-guerrillas hundreds of dollars to take them hiking and whitewater rafting there.
The Latest From Haiti Following President Jovenel Moise's Assassination
Sunday, July 11, 2021
The widow of late Haitian President Jovenel Moise says his enemies orchestrated his assassination, but did not give names. Meanwhile, the country's interim government has asked the U.S. for help.
Ex-Colombian Soldiers' Arrests Add To The Mystery Around The Haiti Assassination
Saturday, July 10, 2021
More than a dozen former Colombian soldiers are detained in connection with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Some officials and analysts say the Colombians are being used as scapegoats.
At Least 6 Suspects In Haiti President Killing Confirmed As Former Colombian Military
Friday, July 09, 2021
Some of the suspects in the assassination of Haiti's president have been identified as Colombian nationals. Colombia has an industry of former military personnel marketing themselves as mercenaries.
Behind The Violence Between Venezuelan Forces And Colombian Guerillas
Friday, June 11, 2021
In recent weeks, fighting has broken out between Venezuelan forces and guerrilla fighters from neighboring Colombia. The fighters have long used Venezuela as a base, but Venezuela is now pushing back.
What The Pandemic Now Looks Like In Germany, Kenya And Colombia
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
The global fight against COVID-19 is in very different stages country to country. Reporters on three continents explain the status of the pandemic in Germany, Kenya and Colombia.
In An Attempt To Ease Sanctions, Venezuela's Maduro Reaches Out To U.S.
Monday, May 31, 2021
U.S. sanctions for Venezuela's crackdown on democracy are making the country's economic crisis worse. Authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro is seeking sanctions relief from the Biden administration.
Anti-Government Protests In Colombia Now In Their 3rd Week
Friday, May 14, 2021
In Colombia, deadly anti-government protests are now in their third week. Protesters are taking to the streets over police violence, economic inequity and health reform amid the pandemic.
Anti-Government Protests Continue In Colombia
Friday, May 07, 2021
The proposed tax reform that sparked protests has been withdrawn. But Colombians are now demanding actions to tackle poverty, inequality and school reform. At least 24 people have died.