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First LookTransgender women elected to Mexican Congress call for progressFor the first time, two transgender women will fight for LGBTQ and transgender rights as part of Mexico鈥檚 Congress. Members of the LGBTQ community have some legal protection in Mexico, but discrimination and hate crimes are still prevalent in the country.
First LookPeru leftist Castillo claims election win over FujimoriWith all votes counted in Peru鈥檚 presidential election, socialist Pedro Castillo has narrowly claimed victory over conservative rival Keiko Fujimori.聽Ms. Fujimori has made allegations of fraud with little proof, while Mr. Castillo鈥檚 supporters have called on her to concede.
Can US aid help would-be migrants see opportunity at home?President Biden鈥檚 plan to boost aid to Central America aims to reduce migration rates. What factors actually influence would-be migrants to stay home?
After Muslim family鈥檚 killing, a reckoning for CanadaThe killing of a Muslim family in a hit-and-run incident is forcing Canada to face up to its darker side and take steps to eradicate Islamophobia.
First LookAfter killing of Muslim family, Canada faces its IslamophobiaFollowing the hate-motivated murder of four members of a Canadian Muslim family in London, Ontario, the broader community has come together to mourn the lives lost and to combat racism.
Three reporters find different roads to those seeking common ground.An interview with Sara Miller Llana, Harry Bruinius, and Stephen Humphries - three Monitor journalists who anchored The Respect Project.聽
First LookStuck in limbo: Haitians seeking refuge look anywhere but homeStill recovering from political imbalance and a devastating 2010 earthquake, Haitians trying to reach the U.S. have taken refuge in Mexico. But U.S. immigration policy is giving Haitians few options for entry, and assimilation in Mexico remains difficult.聽
First LookDemocracy undone? Nicaragua's Ortega arrests another challengerNicaraguan police arrested Arturo Cruz Sequeira, a potential presidential contender, under a controversial 鈥榯reason鈥� law passed in December.聽
In polarizing election, Peru hears echoes of the pastPeruvians vote this weekend between presidential candidates on the extremes of the political spectrum 鈥� and it鈥檚 deepening historic divides.
The ExplainerAn Indigenous children鈥檚 grave unearths Canada鈥檚 grim historyThe discovery of the remains of more than 200 children at a former Indigenous school in British Columbia highlights a dark past for Canada.
Mexico midterms: Why AMLO still has voters鈥� hopes on his sideMexico鈥檚 President聽Andr茅s Manuel L贸pez Obrador has been criticized for his handling of the pandemic. How will that play out in midterm elections?
鈥楾ime to do something鈥�: Colombia protests now a family affairColombia has seen weeks of protests following a proposed tax bill. But frustrations go much deeper, drawing entire families to the streets.
Indigenous people find voice in Chile鈥檚 constitution rewriteNearly 13% of Chileans identify as Indigenous, but they aren鈥檛 noted in Chile鈥檚 Constitution. Now, they have a seat at the table drafting a new one.
Racism in schools, and a battle for respectBlack mothers in Toronto realized the racism they saw in schools went beyond individual cases. They banded together to challenge the status quo.
At this reading festival, kids pick the winners and authors are rock starsThe Forest of Reading book festival in Ontario, where kids pick the winning authors, is more important than ever during the pandemic.
鈥楤lank check鈥� for El Salvador鈥檚 Bukele? Court dismissals spark concern.El Salvador鈥檚 dismissal of top judges has raised concern about President Bukele鈥檚 growing power. Can the country change course?
Radical stitches: Embroidery gives voice to Latin American activistsEmbroidery is often associated with domesticity. But in recent decades, Latin American women have reclaimed the craft as a tool for protest.
鈥楤lind date鈥� for political rivals? TV show is breaking down barriers.鈥淧olitical Blind Date,鈥� a Canadian show that promotes respectful conversation between politicians of opposing views, has proved highly popular.
First LookHow relations with Venezuela may look under President BidenAs Venezuelan President Nicol谩s Maduro聽shows new signs of flexibility, the Biden administration is weighing options for how to approach the leadership.聽鈥淭he question is whether the White House is ready to commit to a full-fledged negotiations strategy," said one expert.聽
The ExplainerCuba after the Castros: Three questionsRa煤l Castro stepped down from the helm of Cuba鈥檚 government on April 19, though he may remain the most influential person on the island.
