All Americas
Raise the retirement age? In Brazil, that鈥檚 starting to sound all right.Pension reform in Brazil has long met firm pushback. But this week, Congress moved closer than ever to approving changes seen as key for the economy.
Disney cruises put Bahamas to test: Environment or economy?As Disney Cruise Line gets the go-ahead for a facility on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, it puts the pristine environment under strain.
Puerto Rico protests: With governor gone, this is 鈥榡ust the beginning鈥�Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo聽Rossell贸 has resigned after weeks of protests. But this is just the beginning of needed change, some protesters say.聽
First LookPan Am games stoke debates over inequality in Peru's capitalThe largest multi-sports event in the Americas, opening Friday, has brought new multi-million dollar arenas to Peru. But in Lima, the new sports centers cast a shadow over communities who have been demanding drainage, roads, and drinking water for decades.
How a tiny island nation deals 鈥� or doesn鈥檛 鈥� with 40,000 VenezuelansAs Venezuelans continue to flee, tiny Trinidad and Tobago has absorbed more per capita than almost any other country. But it hasn鈥檛 been smooth.
Six months of fading promises, but Venezuela鈥檚 Guaid贸 hangs onJuan Guaid贸 declared himself interim president in January, but has fallen short of many lofty promises. Why does he still have so many supporters?
鈥楬ostage diplomacy鈥� spat between China and Canada hits homeChina鈥檚 arrests of two Canadians, which followed the arrest of a Huawei executive in Vancouver, have some people rethinking their dealings in China.
How to talk with kids about migration? Try picking up a book.Our Mexico City correspondent shares the children鈥檚 books her family uses to discuss migration 鈥� with聽a stamp of approval from her daughter.
First LookFor Venezuelan migrants, culinary staple takes on greater significanceMigrants throughout time have brought local cuisines with them to new places. Opening聽arepa聽restaurants has allowed聽Venezuelan migrants聽to make a living abroad while keeping alive a culinary tradition.
The ExplainerHonduras coup: Why the 10-year anniversary matters todayTen years after a coup removed President Manuel Zalaya from power, its consequences still shape Honduras聽鈥� from months of protests to migration.
FocusTired of waiting for Canada, native peoples reclaim their cultureThough it made many promises to Canada鈥檚聽indigenous peoples on reconciliation, the Trudeau government has realized little substantive progress.
Calgary Stampede: Come for the rodeo, stay for the bug-covered ice creamLemonade full of edible flowers? An octopus on a stick? Bug-covered ice cream? The Calgary Stampede takes boundary-pushing fare to a new level.
First LookDespite immigration crackdown, Mexico's president stays popularMexican President聽Andr茅s Manuel L贸pez Obrador has聽intensified immigration enforcement at the country's southern border. His constant approval ratings, though, suggest historically migrant-friendly Mexico has soured on those crossing its border illegally.
First LookCentral American governments largely silent on immigrationAs Mexico and the United States trade blame for immigration to their southern borders, Central American governments have taken little action. Citizens of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras send home billions in remittances. But there are signs of changed attitudes.
Dominican Republic tourist deaths spark concern, questions about resortsA spate of U.S. tourist fatalities in the Dominican Republic have led to canceled trips and questions about justice and equality.聽聽
First LookCuba restores its oldest Jewish cemeteryAs the city's 500th anniversary approaches, Havana is renovating long-forgotten historic sites. Many of the Jews buried in Cuba escaped fascism in Europe during World War II and were the founders of the present-day Jewish community on the Island.
鈥楩ly less鈥� movement: Can forgoing flights help save the planet?For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, air travel is often the biggest problem. That鈥檚 why the 鈥榝ly less鈥� movement began.
First LookMexico's Senate approves trade bill with U.S. and CanadaMexico's upper chamber of its Senate overwhelmingly approved a new United States-Mexico-Canada trade bill. The bill still needs approval from the U.S. and Canada.
Guatemala election: What campaign chaos has to do with migration northGuatemala voted Sunday, after a campaign season in which five of more than 20 candidates were disqualified. A final election is expected in August.
Why Cuba鈥檚 zip lines and B&B鈥檚 have fallen on hard timesMany tourism businesses have struggled over the past year in the face of President Trump鈥檚 vows to restrict U.S. travel to Cuba.
