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John Otis
Nicaragua’s Rum Reservoir
During the Contra war in the 1980s, a Nicaraguan distillery was hide away some of its rum. But there was a long-term payoff: Flor de Caña ended up with one of the world’s largest supplies of aged rum.
Nicaragua Cashing in on Rising Gold Prices
Rising gold prices are powering the economy in Nicaragua, which is welcoming foreign mining companies with open arms.
Bogota’s Ex-Guerilla Mayor
Bogota inaugurated a new mayor this past weekend. Gustavo Petro has an unusual pedigree. He’s a former leftist guerrilla now in charge of Colombia’s largest city.
World Cup of Tower Running
Colombia just held a World Cup event, the world cup of tower running. It involves racing up and down stairwells in tall skyscrapers.
Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua
There’s a new extreme sport, and at this point, you can only do it in Nicaragua. John Otis takes us “volcano boarding.”
A New Somoza in Nicaragua
Alvaro Somoza fled Nicaragua just before the Sandinista Revolution toppled his family’s long-ruling regime. He returned some years later, and is now considering entering politics.
Nicaragua’s Controversial Candidate Daniel Ortega
Nicaragua holds a presidential election this Sunday. The front-runner is incumbent Daniel Ortega, despite a constitutional ban on his re-election.
How ‘Whip It’ Inspired Roller Derby in Colombia
How the Hollywood movie “Whip It” sparked a craze for roller derby among Colombia women.
Local Elections In Colombia Fraught With Problems
Widespread complaints of fraud and intimidation by guerrillas and drug-traffickers mar the run-up to the gubernatorial elections.
Chavez’s Housing Crunch
Venezuela is struggling with a housing crisis and like before, President Hugo Chavez is promising lots of new construction.
Watching Colombia’s Nevados Park Glaciers Melt Away
Glaciers at Colombia’s Nevados Park are projected to be gone in under 40 years.
Colombian Teenagers Kick Off Junior World Cup
The Under-20 soccer World Cup gets under way on Friday in Colombia.
The Persistent Mayor of Caracas
The Chavez government has taken away nearly all power from Antonio Ledezma’s office.
Has Hugo Chavez Really Helped the Poor in Venezuela
Critics say he is not using his petro-dollars in a way that sustains his achievements over time.
Hugo Chavez and the Arab Spring
Venezuela’s leader sees himself as a champion of the people but in the Mideast, he is siding with dictators
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