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Peru elected a leftist outsider as president. Now it asks, can he do the job?Peru elected Pedro Castillo in a highly contested vote. But confidence in the far-left leader is faltering after he named his Cabinet.听
First LookVenezuelan journalists fight censorship with curbside broadcastsAmid crackdowns on the free press by President Nicol谩s Maduro in Venezuela 鈥� residents in 11 of 23 states no longer have access to regional newspapers聽鈥撀爅ournalists are pushing back, delivering live newscasts on buses and reading the paper aloud on street corners.
First Look'Long shot': Mexico sues U.S. gunmakers for rampant violenceThe Mexican government has sued U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors, alleging that their commercial practices have fueled gun violence in Mexico.听
The ExplainerHaiti鈥檚 history of resilience 鈥� beyond coups and natural disasterHaiti was created by a slave revolt over 200 years ago, and the resilience of that act of hope threads through its political and economic struggles.
After unprecedented protests, 鈥楥ubans need a response now鈥�Cubans angered by their government鈥檚 economic and social failures have turned the revolutionary 鈥淗omeland or Death鈥� into a more hopeful slogan.
First LookIn Colombia, a digital divide slows integration of VenezuelansAmid a humanitarian crisis, millions of Venezuelans have fled their homes to neighboring Colombia in recent years. But the lack of technological resources and digital skills is proving to be an obstacle to settling in, despite Colombia鈥檚 welcoming policies.
First Look'I like simple': Peru's first family proud of rural rootsUp until now, Peruvian President-elect Pedro Castillo, his wife, Lilia Paredes, and their children have lived in a rural, adobe house in the Andes built by Mr. Castillo two decades ago. Now, as a聽presidential palace awaits them, the family reflects on their roots.
Canada residential schools: Will hunt for Indigenous graves bring healing?After the discovery of unmarked children鈥檚 graves at several residential schools in Canada, Indigenous groups are demanding they all be searched.
First LookTeacher turned president: Peru's final vote shows Castillo winsFollowing alleged election fraud, Peruvian officials completed the country鈥檚 longest vote count in 40 years, finally presenting leftist Pedro Castillo as the next president. Now, the newcomer must focus on building聽alliances in a divided political climate, analysts say.
First LookIn bid for stability, Haiti's interim prime minister to step downHaiti鈥檚 interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph agreed to step down on Monday in accordance with the wishes of slain President Jovenel Mo茂se. In his place,聽Ariel Henry will assume the position of聽Haiti鈥檚 interim prime minister in the near future.
What helps Haiti? 鈥榃orking with鈥� versus 鈥榙oing for.鈥�Have billions in aid left Haiti worse off? When top-down assistance is replaced with cooperation plumbing Haitians鈥� resilience, conditions improve.
First LookAs food shortages worsen, Cuba sees largest protests in decadesThousands of Cubans took to the streets across the country Sunday in the largest protests in decades over food shortages, calling for President Miguel Diaz-Canel to resign. The island nation is in the midst of an economic crisis the government blames on sanctions.
First LookWhat's behind Haiti's unusual request for outside help?Haiti officials asked for U.N. and U.S. troops to be deployed but Biden administration officials said the U.S. has no plans to provide military assistance at this time.听
Beneath Haiti chaos, a deep need for trustPresident Jovenel Mo茂se鈥檚 assassination intensified Haiti鈥檚 climate of fear, but it made clearer the need to build individual trust.
First LookHaitian President Jovenel Mo茂se assassinated amid unrestHaitian President Jovenel聽Mo茂se聽was killed in his home by attackers and his wife hospitalized. Mr. Mo茂se, who聽had ruled by decree for more than two years after the country failed to hold elections, was under increasing pressure to step down.
Why Maduro blames US for Venezuela鈥檚 domestic woesSanctions are a famously blunt instrument. Is Venezuela鈥檚 Maduro using the pandemic 鈥� and U.S. sanctions 鈥� to maintain his narrative, and control?
Why some Canadians aren鈥檛 celebrating Canada Day this yearSince the remains of Indigenous children were found at residential schools, Canadians have been struggling with how to celebrate Canada Day.
鈥楥reation care鈥�: How churches aim to save a warming planetIn Canada, a 鈥渨ild church鈥� movement聽symbolizes growing urgency around climate change. In the U.S., too, many faith communities embrace the issue.
First LookBrazil redeploys troops to save Amazon. But are they really?President Jair Bolsonaro has sent troops聽in the rainforest聽to bolster the policing of illegal logging and encroachment, a change from earlier development goals. Critics say the efforts are simply to placate international criticisms of the country鈥檚 aggressive deforestation.
鈥楾he pope needs to apologize.鈥� Unmarked graves near schools roil Canada.The discovery of the unmarked graves of 751 people, many children, near a Catholic-run school for Indigenous children has renewed calls for an apology from the Vatican.
