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How Barbados became a leader in Caribbean calls for reparationsNearly 200 years since emancipation and 60 since independence from England, Barbados has emerged as a leading voice for reparations for slavery.
Finding fatherhood in the square down the street鈥淔atherhood is like a giant mirror in which I see all my flaws,鈥� says聽Julio Franchi. 鈥淭he virtues, too, although they aren鈥檛 as numerous.鈥�
First LookPollinator protectors: How a Mexico City group is saving its beesHundreds of hives 鈥� and thousands of bees 鈥� are in danger in the heart of bustling Mexico City. But a group formed in 2018 called Abeja Negra SOS is relocating hives out of the city to ensure bees continue to pollinate ecosystems.聽
Road tennis rising: How the revival of a street sport empowers BarbadosSports are more than mere play. In Barbados, road tennis is a testament to a nation鈥檚 resilience, community, and push for innovation and equality.聽
Lithium mining boom in Argentina sparks hope 鈥� and sacrificeLithium is in high demand as the world moves toward green energy to meet climate targets. But the benefits of lithium are still up for debate in local mining communities.
First Look40 days after plane crash, children found alive in ColombiaThe four Indigenous children who survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed are recovering in a military hospital in Colombia.
鈥楴owhere to hide鈥�: After murders in Amazon, local journalists at riskThe tragic murder of a reporter and environmentalist in the Amazon last year underscores the invisibility of many of the forest鈥檚 risks.
First LookPedal power: Global cities expand bike lanes as cycling growsBike to Work Day is Friday, May 19, in the United States, but countries around the world have also experienced growth in cycling over the past few years. Cities have responded to the demand by reducing spaces for cars to create even more bike lanes.
First LookIndustry vs. poverty: Guyana鈥檚 challenge with offshore oilGuyana is poised to become the fourth-largest offshore oil producer in the world. But many Guyanese people worry their lives won鈥檛 improve for the better even if the oil boom generates billions of dollars for this largely impoverished nation.聽
Meet Peru鈥檚 unsung hero of the P贸mac ForestReviving a forest is a community affair. But collective efforts often begin with one person. In Peru鈥檚 P贸mac Forest, that鈥檚 Carlos Alberto Llauce Baldera.
鈥楳erit is a bad word鈥�: Can inclusion and quality coexist in Argentine higher ed?Argentine public universities are free, but the low graduation rates have experts asking if聽higher education can be both inclusive and high quality.
Title 42 shifted attitudes about migration 鈥� south of US borderMexico was never a 鈥渕igration nation鈥� like the U.S. But American policy written during the pandemic has forced Mexicans to rethink their obligations to migrants.
Seeking asylum in the US? Make sure your cellphone is charged.Seeking asylum is one of the most fraught moments in an individual鈥檚 life. Now the U.S. requires asylum seekers to begin the process with a phone application that could exacerbate inequalities.
First LookBrazil's Lula has a plan to rein in gun ownership. Will it work?Brazilian President Luiz In谩cio Lula da Silva is working to undo the pro-gun policies of his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. Citizens are now required to register firearms with the Federal Police, sparking fears of governmental weapon confiscation.
How Pentagon leak suspect鈥檚 violent words escaped noticeThe Pentagon missed red flags identifying Airman Jack Teixeira as a security risk.
Finding joy among strangers: The Afro-Uruguayan rhythm that embraces allAn Afro-Uruguayan rhythm may be traced back to slavery, but it鈥檚 transcending present-day divisions and differences to spark joy across Uruguay.聽
First LookSantiago Pe帽a to become youngest Paraguay presidentParaguay鈥檚 conservative Colorado Party will stay in power for another five years, with citizens voting in Santiago Pe帽a as president. 鈥淚 think even the Colorado Party members are shocked by such a wide margin,鈥� said political consultant Sebasti谩n Acha.
What Paraguay election means for Taiwan, and US-China competitionParaguay鈥檚 presidential election Sunday could create regional ripples as top candidates diverge on whether to keep recognizing Taiwan or look to China.聽
Prosecuting presidents: In Latin America, it hasn't buoyed public trustLatin America counts decades of experience holding some of its highest leaders to account for crimes and corruption.
First LookHow a Puerto Rican community battles blackouts with solar powerIn Puerto Rico, extreme weather fuels fears of power blackouts. Yet microgrids of solar panels could provide backup energy and boost self-sufficiency. Nearly 700 rooftop solar panels were recently installed as part of a growing microgrid initiative.
