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First LookHow a rise in Americans gardening helped a small Mexican townLast year, a growing number of Mexicans with U.S. work permits helped send more than $40 billion across the border to support family members and loved ones who use the funds for health care and housing.
The caravan hoped for change. But it鈥檚 not all up to Biden.Joe Biden鈥檚 immigration policy will shape the region鈥檚. But for now, continuing containment policies may prove easier for Mexico and Guatemala.
Defund the Mounties? Native peoples call for changes to Canada鈥檚 policingThe Mounties have long had an upstanding reputation in Canada. But they are accused of systemic racism against Indigenous and minority communities.
First LookWho鈥檚 in charge of Venezuela? EU stops recognizing Juan Guaid贸.U.S. President Joe Biden鈥檚 administration continues to recognize Juan Guaid贸 as Venezuela鈥檚 leader. But the EU has dropped its recognition of Mr. Guaid贸 after he lost his position as head of Venezuela鈥檚 parliament following December legislative elections.
Democracy on the brink? US has familiar echo for Latin Americans.For some in Latin America, the U.S. Capitol riot and its aftermath feel uncomfortably familiar聽鈥� but provide a moment for reflection.聽
From snowy Yukon, a Punjabi dance warms Canadian heartsGurdeep Pandher lives in snowy Whitehorse, Yukon. But his joyous bhangra dance videos have enthralled viewers online during the winter and pandemic.
Why Canadians are fuming at footloose politiciansCanadian politicians warned the public not to travel during the holidays to fight the pandemic. Then they went on tropical getaways themselves.
Moments of stillness, in a city of millionsMexico City is a place where you鈥檙e never alone聽鈥撀爓ell, it used to be, before social distancing set in.聽
First Look鈥榃e made history鈥�: Argentina鈥檚 Senate votes to legalize abortionIn a contentious, all-night Senate session, Argentina lawmakers vote to legalize abortion. Advocates hail the move as a victory for women鈥檚 rights.
Mexican reform reins in DEA partnership. Why now?Mexico-U.S. cooperation on drug enforcement could dwindle as a result of reforms to a Mexican security law, analysts say.
Cover StoryTroubled waters: Why a clash over crustaceans is roiling CanadaA battle over Indigenous fishing rights聽is roiling Canada鈥檚 lobster industry, even as the nation seeks to redress historic grievances.
First LookWhere Venezuela鈥檚 boycotted elections leave Maduro and rival Guaid贸President Nicol谩s Maduro鈥檚 allied parties won the majority of National Assembly seats in an election widely considered fraudulent. U.S.-backed Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaid贸 vowed to fight on.
First LookSidewalk school for young asylum-seekers blossoms in pandemicA school founded by a Texan for Central American children waiting for asylum at the U.S. border has thrived during the pandemic. What started as classes taught on street sidewalks is now a network of 20 teachers plus 200 tablets for children to learn online.
First LookAcross Latin America, abortion reformers draw supportReform movements across Latin America are seeing their ranks increase, and winning some legal victories, in their battle for expanded abortion access. But societal approval still remains elusive in some culturally conservative countries.
At home and away, Hondurans pitch in toward hurricane healingHurricanes Eta and Iota have devastated parts of Honduras, and official response has been slow, observers say. Many worry about post-storm corruption.
Why new Canadian Green leader believes 'this is the moment'Annamie Paul is breaking new ground for Canada鈥檚 Green Party, and hoping a broader swath of Canadians will come along with them.
First LookUS drops drug charges against Mexican ex-defense secretaryIn a stunning reversal, U.S. officials dropped a high-profile drug trafficking and money laundering case against Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos. After his initial arrest, Mexico had threatened to expel American drug enforcement agents and cut cooperation.
Three presidents in one week: Peruvian youths say 鈥榚nough鈥�Amid COVID-19 and a struggling economy, it was perceptions of political corruption that served as a lightning rod for Peruvian protesters this week.
First LookHurricane Iota batters Nicaragua less than two weeks after EtaIota made landfall in Nicaragua late Monday as the country struggles to recover from Hurricane Eta's destruction. Iota is the record 30th named storm during an extraordinarily busy hurricane season.
First LookWhy Peru ousted two presidents in one weekAfter massive street protests,聽Peru鈥檚 interim president Manuel Merino resigned Sunday, plunging the nation into its worst constitutional crisis in two decades.
