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鈥榃e are many鈥�: Indigenous candidates aim to transform Brazil politicsIndigenous rights have been trampled under Brazil鈥檚 President Bolsonaro. Now, a record number of Indigenous people are running for office.
Trust in elections: Mexico shows how fast it can be lost 鈥� and regainedConfidence in elections plummeted in Mexico after an infamous 2006 race. With a series of reforms, the electoral institute has rebuilt trust.
First LookHurricane Fiona delivers record floods to Puerto RicoNational Guard troops have rescued more than 900 people in Puerto Rico, following more rain Monday from Hurricane Fiona. Floods are at historic levels, though the island still hasn't fully recovered from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria in 2017.
鈥榃hy do we have a queen?鈥� Complex reactions in the Commonwealth.The death of Queen Elizabeth II has been met with sorrow in the United Kingdom. But in the former colonies of the British Empire, it has stirred up memories of past injustices that dampen sympathy.
Mine gold or go hungry in Venezuela? Indigenous groups struggle for balance.Many Indigenous communities in Venezuela see mining as a last resort, but economic hardship and the pandemic have left few alternatives.
First LookIn Venezuela, solar-powered cars offer route around fuel linesTwo Venezuelan innovators are advocating for solar-powered vehicles in the face of power outages and long lines at gas stations. Fuel shortages are a result of decreased production in Venezuela鈥檚 state-owned oil industry following years of poor maintenance.聽
In Pictures: On the hunt for Manitoba鈥檚 鈥榩rairie sentinels鈥�Our reporting team found surprise and delight when an assignment in Manitoba turned into a scavenger hunt for聽treasures from聽 Canada鈥檚聽agricultural past.聽
First LookChileans resoundingly reject a left-leaning constitutionChileans widely agree the constitution that dates from the country鈥檚 1973-1990 dictatorship must change, but a new proposal proved controversial. Now it鈥檚 back to the drawing board.
Chileans offered a modern constitution: Will they choose it?Chileans want a new constitution, but they are divided over the text that an elected Constitutional Convention has drawn up. Does it go too far?
In Canada鈥檚 language debate, a turn toward inclusion?A new law promoting use of the French language in Quebec has sparked predictable controversy, but some hope it can be seen as a boost for inclusivity.
Can a country restore trust after students disappear? Mexico takes responsibility.The Mexican government called the disappearance of 43 college students a state crime, which could help Mexicans regain trust in their justice system.
New law could mark end of American Confederacy 鈥� in BrazilA Brazilian community struggles to balance celebrating its unique heritage by flying the Confederate flag with shifting cultural tides.
First LookFearing Trump's influence, Brazil stands up against BolsonaroPresident Jair Bolsonaro聽claims Brazil鈥檚 electronic voting machines are fraudulent.聽He鈥檚 met with Hungary鈥檚 leader, Viktor Orban, and Russia鈥檚 Vladimir Putin. Fearing a coup, Brazilians from all walks of life are rallying to defend democracy.
Cover StoryIn Winnipeg, a donated building becomes a force for reconciliationThe transfer of the colonial icon to Indigenous leaders is seen as a tangible sign of renewal, and a model for other Canadian cities and landmarks.
As El Salvador cracks down on gangs, one community unites to say 鈥榚nough鈥�El Salvador implemented a state of emergency to combat gang violence. The arrests have sowed distrust, but some are determined to respond with unity.
First LookAlbuquerque museum set to return ancient artifacts to MexicoAfter gathering dust for 15 years in storage at a museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a collection of figurines, bowls, and sculptures will be sent to Mexico. This follows increasing聽global campaigns to return artifacts to their places of origin.聽
How does a city define order? In Mexico, a debate about uniformity vs. culture.In a neighborhood in Mexico City, street vendors have been told to whitewash their stalls in an effort to clean up. How should a city balance order and tradition?
Pope begins 鈥榩ilgrimage of penitence.鈥� How does Indigenous Canada feel?To many, the pope鈥檚 apology for the Roman Catholic Church鈥檚 role in the abuse of Canada鈥檚 Indigenous peoples was a crucial step toward forgiveness, as it acknowledged historical suffering.
First LookIll-gotten gifts? Indigenous groups ask Vatican to return artifacts.As Pope Francis visits Canada to apologize to Indigenous communities for their suffering at the hands of Catholic missionaries, tension about Indigenous artifacts in a Vatican museum is undermining prospects for reconciliation.聽
In this museum, the path of human rights leads upward to lightThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights traces the evolution of self-determination and dignity around the globe.聽
