Ryan Villarreal reports on foreign affairs with a focus on Latin America. He also covers human rights and environmental issues worldwide.
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, he grew up with temperate, dry summers and rainy, green winters, but has taken a liking to the four seasons experienced in New York.
Cuban Opposition Group Finally Allowed To Pick Up Sakharov Prize
Ladies in White members were allowed to leave Cuba to accept an award from the EU Parliament eight years after receiving it.
As South America Tilts Left, Paraguay Tilts Right
Paraguay has elected a conservative millionaire businessman as president, in contrast to the region's majority of left-leaning leaders.
It's Earth Day: Do You Know Where Your President Is?
The fifth Earth Day of Barack Obama’s presidency finds campaign promises still unfulfilled, but environmental advocates are still pushing.
Boston Bombing Suspect Struggled With Academics
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was failing a number of his college courses before the April 15 terrorist attack that killed three people.
Boston Mayor Believes Brothers Acted Alone, Proud Of City
Boston Mayor Tom Menino Sunday morning to discuss the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers and how his city will move forward.
Cops Used Robot To Capture Bombing Suspect [VIDEO]
Robotics played a key role in apprehending the Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was captured Friday.
UN Group Slams World Bank's Human-Rights Record
A group of independent U.N. advisers has criticized the World Bank's policies in regards to human rights.
Chechen Leader Blames Boston Bombings On America
The head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, blames the bombing suspects' alleged actions on their American upbringing.
Chechnya's History Of Terrorism
The nation of Chechnya is no stranger to violent struggle, but so far, attacks have never targeted Americans.
Meet The Five Candidates To Head The WTO
The World Trade Organization is down to 5 candidates to replace term-ending Director-General Pascal Lamy.
Russia's 'Mark Zuckerberg' Under Investigation
Pavel Durov, the "Russian Mark Zuckerberg" and founder of social networking site, VKontakte, is under investigation in relation to a hit-and-run incident.
Bitcoin Learns To Tango
As inflation continues to devalue the Argentine peso, citizens are gaining interest in the virtual currency bitcoin.
Australia Urged To Prepare For Waves Of 'Climate Refugees'
An advocacy group warns that climate change will drive citizens of small Pacific island nations to flee to Australia and it should prepare now.
South American Nations Accept Socialist Victory In Venezuela
The majority of South American nations express support for President-elect Maduro, while the opposition demands a recount.
Venezuela: Will Voters Choose Socialism Or Change?
Hugo Chavez’s heir, acting President Nicolas Maduro, will face opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski in the election Sunday.
German Neo-Nazi Prison Network Uncovered
A neo-Nazi criminal network has been found operating throughout a number of German prisons.
Bitcoin Bubble Is Unavoidable And Necessary: Trader
Earlier this week, the bitcoin's value rose above $200 for the first time, a tenfold increase from its value in January.
Beyonce and Jay Z's Cuban Trip Was 'Educational'
The U.S. Treasury Department said Beyoncé and Jay-Z trip to Cuba was "educational."
Thatcher's Green Streak
Thatcher was a staunch free-market advocate, but she also believed that economic growth should not come at the expense of the environment.
Cool It, Putin: Merkel Chides Russia
German Chancellor Angela Merkel advised Russia to improve civil society freedoms, after a recent government crackdown on NGOs.
