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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.
First LookNo vaccines? Wealthy Latin Americans fly to the US.Because the wait at home is long, members of the Latin American elite are flocking to the United States to secure a COVID-19 vaccine. The trend is just one example of how inequality is shaping vaccine distribution.聽
鈥楬umbling鈥�: Canada鈥檚 self-image slides in pandemic as US reboundsFor months, Canada looked at the U.S. pandemic response and felt a sense of superiority. But now the narrative has flipped.
First LookCentral America forms alliance to bring US border under controlMexico, Honduras, and Guatemala have agreed to surge security forces at their own borders to contain the increase in migration toward the United States. This alliance will 鈥渕ake crossing the borders more difficult," says one White House official.
A woman鈥檚 death in Mexico fueled outrage. Can it fuel police reform?Police violence in Mexico is in the spotlight after Victoria聽Esperanza Salazar Arriaza鈥檚 death in Tulum. Can new attention bring momentum for change?
Latin America asked for pandemic help. Russia and China heard the call.Russia and China鈥檚 help for Latin America, particularly in delivering vaccines, may challenge the region鈥檚 taken-for-granted alignment with the U.S.
The ExplainerWhat are land acknowledgments, and how do they help Indigenous peoples?Acknowledgment of a land鈥檚 native inhabitants can educate the public about history 鈥� and help reconcile Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Should a bullying comedy routine be illegal? Canada鈥檚 high court may decide.Protecting the right to free speech and preserving human dignity can be mutually exclusive, as in a case before the Canada high court.
First LookThe battle for democracy goes on in Haiti as Mo茂se gains powerHaitian President Jovenel Mo茂se has passed dozens of decrees since he came into power in 2017 鈥� some welcomed, and others聽 controversial. For critics, his growing power is bringing back memories of the Duvalier dictatorship.聽
Beyond the Underground Railroad: Reckoning with Canada鈥檚 slavery historyThe history of slavery in Canada is often framed solely as the end of the Underground Railroad. But a new institute wants to plunge more deeply.
First LookMexico takes new steps to close its southern border to migrantsMexico sent dozens of immigration agents and National Guard troops to its border with Guatemala Sunday to stem the flow of migrant families.
Brazil鈥檚 Lula cleared to run again: Can he write a new chapter?Brazil鈥檚 former President Lula is eligible to run for president next year. Voters say he鈥檒l need to offer more than just a throwback to better days.
As a Latin American populist shores up support, some see challenge for BidenPresident Biden鈥檚 agenda in Central America may face a unique challenge in El Salvador鈥檚 popular young president, Niyab Bukele.
First LookBrazilian judge tosses convictions against Bolsonaro rival LulaCorruption convictions sidelined former Brazilian President聽Luiz In谩cio Lula da Silva from the 2018 presidential election 鈥� and opened the door for President Jair Bolsonaro. The聽annulment of Mr. da Silva鈥檚 convictions gives new life to his Workers鈥� Party, one analyst said.
How women are helping communities defeat food insecurityHow can women, facing food insecurity amid a pandemic,聽make their families more resilient?聽A small El Salvador cooperative helps answer the question.
First LookHow Nicaraguan coffee farmers are adapting to climate changeSome Nicaraguan coffee farmers are experimenting with a more diverse and sustainable mix of crops, which could prove to be more profitable and better equipped to handle rising temperatures.
Ontario doesn't give paid sick leave. Can small businesses change that?Small businesses in Ontario are pushing the government to legislate paid sick leave, which Canada doesn't require by law.
The Explainer鈥榃e hope other countries will follow鈥�: Colombia warms welcome for migrantsColombia will offer temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who have fled their country鈥檚 economic and humanitarian crises.
First LookColombia announces sweeping reforms to aid fleeing VenezuelansProviding documentation to Venezuelans arriving in Colombia will help up to 1 million migrants access health care and employment opportunities.
