All Americas
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.
From the MagazineIn 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
Migration to US is risky. Why do parents let their teens try it solo?Every year, thousands of parents watch their children make the perilous journey to the U.S. border 鈥� alone.
First LookA year since Mo茂se was killed, it's still 'fight or flight' in HaitiA year ago, Haitian President Jovenel Mo茂se was assassinated at his private home. Since then, Haiti has seemed to be in a freefall as violence soars and the economy tumbles. Many locals struggle to make ends meet in the politically unstable nation.
First LookSan Antonio migrant tragedy underscores perils of border crossingsAfter 51 migrants perished the back of an 18-wheeler in San Antonio this week, reporters and officials across Central America are working to bring the victims some measure of dignity by identifying them, many of them who were traveling without valid IDs.
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.
