Philip Reeves appears in the following:
Brazilians Adore Top Prosecutor After He Exposes Massive Corruption Web
Tuesday, June 06, 2017
A new Brazilian hero isn't a soccer star, it's the prosecutor pressing the corruption case against the country's political elites. He's got a book that taps into the public's desire to clean house.
Musicians Lead Protest Against Brazil's President
Monday, May 29, 2017
Some of Brazil's best-known musicians held a concert on Copacabana Beach demanding the resignation of Brazil's president, who is under investigation for corruption and obstruction of justice.
On A Steep Venezuelan Hill, Mudslides Can Be Deadly
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Many of the poor of Caracas, Venezuela live on steep hills, with a constant fear their homes will be swept down in rains. With a food shortage, they're using those slopes to grow fruit and vegetables.
Brazil's President Is Defiant Over Hush Money Allegations
Friday, May 19, 2017
Brazil's president is under significant pressure to resign, but he is defiant and firm, saying he will not resign. Reports say he had been caught on tape discussing bribery payments.
Brazil's Supreme Court Launches Corruption Probe Into President
Thursday, May 18, 2017
In Brazil, the Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into allegations that President Michel Temer has been caught on tape endorsing bribery payments to a witness in a corruption probe. Stocks plunged on the news and opposition politicians called for Temer to resign.
As Venezuela's Crisis Deepens, Opponents Call For Removal Of Nicolas Maduro
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Even poor neighborhoods of west Caracas — strongholds of Chavismo — are turning against the president. Maduro's threatening to deploy a huge armed militia against his "coup-mongering" opposition.
'Ghost Boats' Terrorize Fishermen In Venezuela Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Friday, May 05, 2017
As Venezuela's humanitarian crisis grows, so does predatory crime. Ghost boats are terrorizing the country's fishermen. These are high speed craft, full of armed men in masks, that sneak up on fishing boats while they're at sea at night.
More Protests As Venezuelan President Calls For Changes To Constitution
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
The political crisis in Venezuela is deepening. Protesters blocked roads after the president announced moves to change the country's constitution. The opposition sees it as a step toward dictatorship.
Venezuela's Economic Hardship Makes Life Tough For Motorists
Monday, May 01, 2017
A few years ago, Venezuela had a booming auto industry but times have changed. Motorists are forced to have very old cars repaired — buying a new car is out of the question for most Venezuelans.
Venezuelan Protests Continue
Friday, April 21, 2017
Nationwide protests continued in Venezuela on Thursday against President Nicolas Maduro and his government's handling of the country's economic crisis.
Clashes Erupt At Anti-Government Protests In Venezuela
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
In Venezuela, the government established roadblocks, deployed security forces and shut down the metro in preparation for what government opponents labeled the mother of all marches. The opposition is pushing for President Nicolas Maduro's ouster.
Morning News Brief: Venezuelan Protests, Georgia Runoff, Egypt
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Venezuelan activists are calling for mass protests on Wednesday. Also, Sabrina Siddiqui of The Guardian talks about Georgia's runoff election, and an Egyptian-American aid worker has been released.
Venezuelan Opposition Groups Call For Day Of Protest
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Opposition groups in Venezuela are calling for massive demonstrations on Wednesday. The country is mired in economic crisis.
Competition Heartbreak: A Tenth Of A Point Changes Rio's Carnival Winner
Monday, April 10, 2017
A Samba school in Brazil partied for days after winning Rio's Carnival competition for the first time in 30 years. But a judge made a mistake, and the prize must be shared with another samba school.
Venezuelan Crisis Brings Crime, Social Issues To Brazilian Frontier Town
Friday, April 07, 2017
Venezuelans are fleeing their nation in droves, which is having a big impact on their South American neighbors. Pacaraima in Brazil was a remote rural community whose residents slept with their doors unlocked. Now the mayor has declared a state of emergency, saying it's become a Wild West frontier town, awash with crime and social problems.
Despite Maduro's Backdown, Venezuela Remains In Crisis
Sunday, April 02, 2017
The crisis in Venezuela is getting worse. It's driving people across the border in search of food, medicine and money. We meet a former social worker who turned to prostitution to support her family.
Veteran Convict Provides Glimpse Into Brazil's Violent Prisons
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Recent deadly violence at an Amazon prison is fueling concern over the vast powers wielded within the country's penal system by armed drug gangs, and the dangers faced by young men in prison awaiting trial or for minor offenses. A veteran convict tells NPR about life behind bars.
Amid Massive Tainted-Meat Scandal, Brazil Assures Safety Of Its Food Exports
Monday, March 20, 2017
The country's federal police say that health officials were bribed to ignore outdated and adulterated meat. The European Commission has suspended imports from companies implicated in the allegations.
Brazilian Workers Protest Against Pension Changes
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Workers across Brazil staged demonstrations over the government's plan to cap pension benefits and raise the retirement age. The protests disrupted traffic and public transportation nationwide.
Amid Economic Crisis, Anxiety Grows In Struggling Southern Brazilian State
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, is seeing strikes and protests amid rising crime and Brazil's worst recession. "We're asking God Almighty that this comes to an end," says a resident.