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First LookIndigenous protesters triumph, Ecuador to rework austerity planQuito begins cleanup after protests resulted in a deal. President聽Len铆n Moreno kept his promise to allow protests, which his predecessor suppressed.聽
The cost of a guest worker visa? For some scam victims, years of debt.Temporary worker visas for the U.S. seem like a safe alternative to migration to many Guatemalans. But recruitment scams often target applicants.
First LookTo avoid protesters, Ecuador president moves capitalWith the country in crisis, Ecuador President聽Len铆n Moreno moved its capital after protesters descended in Quito to rally against economic austerity.
Climate is a top issue in Canada. Why aren鈥檛 the Greens doing better?While the environment and climate change assume unprecedented importance for many Canadians, the party that champions them 鈥� the Greens 鈥� still lags.
First LookAmid inflation, protests, Haitians 'living on hope'With inflation rising to almost 20% and violent protests demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Mo茂se, schools and businesses are closing.
How attacks on women mobilized Mexico鈥檚 鈥榝eminist earthquake鈥�Feminist protests in Mexico City face pushback for their tactics. But activists angry at the rate of violence against women see change in the making.
After brownface scandal, how do minority Canadians view Trudeau?A month away from Canadian elections, minority voters interviewed say the focus of the brownface scandal has been misplaced.
Winning, Canada-style: Bianca Andreescu inspires at US OpenBianca Andreescu has sealed her place in Canada鈥檚 consciousness 鈥� she has Canadians enthralled, and perhaps seeing a bit of themselves in her.
First LookMexico claims success in migrant crackdown; activists cry foulMexico has reduced traffic over the U.S. border, but activists say their聽tactics force migrants to take more dangerous routes or wait in limbo.聽
First LookDorian aftermath: waves of help head to BahamasHumanitarian aid reaches the Bahamas by sea and air while many Bahamians seek shelter or flights to neighboring islands as death toll rises.聽
鈥業鈥檓 shooting images instead of people.鈥� A former guerrilla changes his lens.A former FARC guerrilla, long schooled in violence, now shoots Colombia鈥檚 journey to peace with a video camera.
Canada asks, 鈥榃hy aren鈥檛 we helping more Central American refugees?鈥�Canada was the world鈥檚 most welcoming country to refugees in 2018. But asylum seekers from Central America have not gotten as much help as others.
First LookBahamas rescue and aid begin as Dorian whirls northBahamians rescue neighbors alongside aid groups in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, which tied the record for strongest Atlantic storm to ever hit land.聽- Invasion of urbanite raccoons: Toronto grapples with wild residentsRaccoons are the scourge of Toronto. They 鈥� and other wildlife 鈥� are the new urbanites, raising the question: What does it mean to be wild?
The hottest ticket in Canada: A noisy library with much more than booksCalgary鈥檚 Central Library opened last year to crowds drawn to its architecture, podcast studios, meeting spaces 鈥� and books.
Grieving for the environment, without saying 鈥榗limate change鈥�More people are experiencing what some researchers call 鈥渆cological grief,鈥� whether or not they believe climate change is caused by humans.
First LookIn Venezuela, secret U.S. talks and crumbling alliancesThe U.S. is conducting secret talks with Diosdado Cabello and other top officials as Venezuelan President Nicol谩s Maduro's聽grip on power weakens.
First test for a new president: How to make Guatemala 鈥榮afe鈥� for asylumGuatemala鈥檚 president-elect Alejandro Giammattei, who takes office in January, inherits a controversial deal with the U.S. to limit migration.
Illegal border crossing: How U.S. guns wind up in Canada and MexicoAs the gun debate reignites after the El Paso and Dayton shootings, Canada and Mexico are speaking out about how they are hit by U.S. gun laws.
For residents of 鈥楥anada鈥檚 Texas,鈥� a sense of 鈥榳estern alienation鈥�In Alberta, the heartland of Canada鈥檚 energy industry, many feel they are being taken advantage of and disrespected by the rest of country.
