How Cocaine Became a Big Problem For Ecuador

How Cocaine Became a Big Problem For Ecuador

new video loaded: How Cocaine Became a Big Problem For Ecuador As Washington made combating fentanyl a priority, cocaine trafficking surged — especially in Ecuador, where criminal groups have run rampant. Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent, reports after her trip to Ecuador, which is suddenly one of Latin America’s most violent places and a cocaine […]

South Korea Has a Coffee Shop Problem

South Korea Has a Coffee Shop Problem

“If I could start over,” said Ko Jang-su, “I would do anything but open a cafe.” Mr. Ko’s cafe is one of the busiest coffee shops in his densely populated neighborhood of Seoul. Still, on weekday mornings it sits empty. It is not hard to understand why: Mr. Ko has more than 50 competitors nearby, […]

How Japan Is Tackling Its Bear Problem

How Japan Is Tackling Its Bear Problem

new video loaded: How Japan Is Tackling Its Bear Problem Bear attacks are at record levels in Japan, with more than a dozen people killed this year. Javier C. Hernández, our Tokyo bureau chief, looks at the causes and how Japan is responding. By Javier C. Hernández, Nailah Morgan, Kiuko Notoya, Karen Hanley and Daishi […]