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First LookLula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil's tightest elections in decadesTwo decades after first winning the Brazilian presidential elections, Luiz In谩cio 鈥淟ula鈥� da Silva聽will return to the presidency to govern a highly polarized nation.聽
Why a 鈥榩ink tide鈥� won鈥檛 surge even if Lula clinches Brazil raceIn Brazil, a two-time former leftist president faces the incumbent right-wing populist who has strained Latin America鈥檚 largest democracy.
Toronto has a housing crisis. Activists are trying empathy to ease it.In Toronto, where lack of affordable housing is reaching critical levels, activists are trying to reframe housing development in terms of community and empathy, rather than competition for resources.
Intervention in Haiti: Can the world respond without interfering?Invited by the Haitian government to intervene in rising chaos on the streets,聽world leaders must weigh the consequences of intervention and its controversial history.
First LookMexican town a 'pressure cooker' as thousands of migrants strandedSan Pedro Tapanatepec, Mexico, is receiving migrants who are facing difficulties in their attempts to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. The mayor estimates that around 14,000 migrants are living in temporary shelters.
Brazil runoff shows depth of divisions 鈥� and heavy lift for next presidentBrazil鈥檚 first-round presidential vote was closer than many expected. Whoever wins will be tasked with uniting an increasingly split society.
First LookAfter Ian: From soldiers to teachers, Cubans unite to begin againTen days after Hurricane Ian hit Cuba, some residents are still without power and access to clean water. In Pinar del R铆o province, the storm damaged 63,000 homes and many people lost the little that they had.
First LookBrazil gold refiner Marsam linked to exploitation, stripped of sealS茫o Paulo-based gold refiner Marsam聽has been stripped of an industry seal used to root out abuses in supply chains. The company has been linked to an intermediary accused of buying tarnished gold mined in protected areas and Indigenous territories.
Brazil election: Candidates are familiar, citizens have changedBrazilians vote for their next president Oct. 2 in one of the most divisive elections in decades.
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.
