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January 12, 2024
Ecuador Declares War on Gangs Labeled Terrorists

The move comes after attack on journalist on live television broadcast
December 18, 2023
'Society of the Snow' Recounts 1972 Andes Plane Crash

Nominated for a Golden Globe and Spain’s entry for an Academy Award, the film "Society of the Snow" revives the story of the 1972 flight disaster in the Andes Mountains. Veronica Villafane spoke with director Juan Antonio Bayona and one of the survivors of the fatal crash that captivated the world.
November 03, 2023
Latin American Countries’ Diplomatic Tensions Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, three Latin American countries are sufficiently concerned about the impact on Palestinian civilians to have taken action
October 06, 2023
Robert Rodriguez Reboots 'Spy Kids,' Turns Family Passion Into Legacy

It’s been more than 20 years since “Spy Kids” made its way to movie theaters around the world. Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez has rebooted the franchise to attract a new generation. VOA’s Veronica Villafañe spoke with the director and has more in this report.
July 27, 2023
The Inside Story - Barbie, Bloggers, and Bans | Episode 102

We breakdown the many threats journalism faces across the globe. Find out what the new Barbie movie has to do with censorship in Vietnam and listen to the stories of journalists around the world fighting for press freedom. This week on The Inside Story, Barbie, Bloggers, and Bans.
February 10, 2023
Freed Nicaraguan Political Prisoners Granted Humanitarian Parole in US

More than 200 prisoners were freed
February 07, 2023
Contraband Eggs Smuggled From Mexico to US

A severe egg shortage in the U.S. is prompting a flood of unusual contraband at the U.S.-Mexico border: fresh eggs. Cesar Contreras reports this story, narrated by Veronica Villafañe.
November 22, 2022
Electric Cars Steal the LA Car Show

One of the world's largest auto shows is underway in Los Angeles. The headline this year is high tech and electric vehicles. Veronica Villafañe has a sneak preview and more on this growing industry.
August 01, 2022
Annual Classic, Antique Car Show Back in Gear After Pandemic Hiatus

Classic and antique cars of all makes, models and colors... some dating back 100 years.
April 29, 2022
New NASA Spacecraft Nearly Ready for Asteroid Mission

Scientists hope the journey will uncover clues into the origins of Earth
March 22, 2022
Nicaraguan Entrepreneur in LA Joins Aid Effort for Ukraine

Owner, staff at Amazing Piñatas find way to express their solidarity with and support of Ukrainians displaced by war
February 29, 2020
NASA Preps New Mars Rover for Special Mission

NASA is preparing to send a new rover to Mars for a human exploration mission of the Red Planet. Voice of America reporter Verónica Villafañe saw the space vehicle up close and spoke with members of the mission.

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