All Americas
First Look'The forest is life': Indigenous Ecuadorians fight gold minersProspects of employment are not lustrous enough for indigenous Ecuadorians who value the natural wonders of the Amazon over its stores of copper and gold. Communities are fighting back against mining on their lands and are the rainforest鈥檚 best bet, experts say.聽
Hope amid tragedy: Will slain journalist鈥檚 death spark change in Amazon?Those close to journalist Dom Phillips hope his death can spark an understanding of risks against the Amazon that he dedicated himself to report.
First Look'Pray for a miracle': Taps run dry as drought hits Mexican cityThe Mexican city of Monterrey is enduring a serious drought, which has residents frustrated and searching for longterm solutions, especially with the challenges presented by climate change.
First LookWildfires unearth long-lost artifacts of U.S. Indigenous historyPrescribed burns in the American Southwest has firefighters and archaeologists working together to protect and preserve indigenous sites and artifacts.聽
First LookWhy Colombian voters picked their first leftist presidentPresident-elect Gustavo Petro was once a rebel with the now-defunct M-19 movement. His victory is seen as聽ending Colombia鈥檚 long stigmatization of the left for its role in the country's half century of armed conflict.
From masked protests to the ballot box: Colombians shake up electionsTwo outsider candidates face off in Colombia鈥檚 presidential runoff June 19, underscoring citizen discontent with the political establishment.
First LookLatin American women are shortening the road from farm to tableAcross Brazil and Latin America women are finding innovative ways to curb inflation and support both organic producers and consumers. Thousands of small-scale farmers in the region are reaping the benefits, an essential link in warding off a global food crisis, experts say.
Black market as public service? How Cubans respond to food shortages.Cuba is facing some of its worst shortages in decades. Citizens are tapping into social media 鈥� and access to dollars 鈥� to help neighbors.
FocusVoices of 'Turtle Island': How Indigenous peoples see their North AmericaAmericans and Canadians have ignored and harmed Indigenous North America for centuries. But Native communities are working to take restore their visions of the future.
In Winnipeg, Bear Clan Patrol is keeping Indigenous women saferThe Bear Clan Patrol is taking to the streets of Winnipeg to help at-risk locals and fight violence toward Indigenous women and girls in Canada.
鈥楽top fighting Mother Nature.鈥� How farmers adapt to extreme weather.With scientists forecasting extreme weather as a new normal, farmers are looking to regenerative practices that can build resilience into their soil.
First LookBlue Origin flight spotlights international, diverse crewKatya Echazarreta will become the first Mexican woman in space聽on Saturday as a passenger sponsored by the nonprofit Space for Humanity. She joins a diverse international crew for a 10-minute flight launched by Jeff Bezos鈥� Blue Origin.
Cover StoryIn Latin America, China steps in where US has stepped outBeijing is dramatically expanding聽its footprint in Latin America,聽seeking everything from lithium to pork.聽It is nudging aside the U.S. as it does.
FocusIn Winnipeg, a vacant store is a symbol of Indigenous renewalThe Hudson鈥檚 Bay Co. was a colonial power in Canada. Now, First Nations plan to turn its flagship Winnipeg store into a force for renewal.
How to stay safe on the migrant trail? Read a newspaper.Migrants seeking advice on where to find safe shelter, good legal advice, or a square meal can turn to websites and newspapers designed for them.聽
Can Francia M谩rquez give voice to Colombia鈥檚 forgotten?Colombians head to the polls this weekend to vote for a new president. But it鈥檚 an atypical vice presidential candidate who is rallying many to vote.
First LookCanada follows US lead, bans use of Huawei tech in 5G networksOn Thursday, Canada banned wireless carriers from using equipment from Chinese technology company Huawei in 5G networks. The ban mimics those by the U.S. and other allies, who say using Huawei equipment increases vulnerability to cyber espionage from China.聽
Chile tests its young leader. Can he be a model for Latin America?Leading from the middle sounds pragmatic. But in a divided society, every compromise can feel like betrayal, and Chile鈥檚 new leftist president is plummeting in the polls.
Will US extend speedy Ukrainian refugee welcome to others?Ukrainian refugees have jumped the line in which other asylum-seekers are stuck at the U.S. border, but in the long run that might help Central Americans.
Can Brazil stamp out fake news ahead of presidential elections?Fake news is rampant in Brazil. But attempts at halting the spread are now coming from many directions, including grassroots groups and the Supreme Court.聽聽
