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First LookMigrant caravan, dropping in numbers, sets its sights on Mexico CityAfter a long trek through Veracruz, a Mexican state notoriously dangerous for migrants, the caravan heads toward the Mexican capital where members plan to rest and wait for stragglers.聽The estimated 4,000 migrants are still hundreds of miles from the US border.聽
Nationalists of the world, unite? Steve Bannon's populist path proves rocky.Populism's global resurgence has alarmed many, as has former Trump adviser Steve Bannon's effort to empower populism's international proponents. But Mr. Bannon's task is far more difficult than it seems.
First LookFuture of Brazilian foreign policy in doubt as Bolsonaro takes officePresident-elect Jair Bolsonaro campaigned on pulling out of the Paris Agreement and upending China-Brazil relations, actions that could have far-reaching effects for the South American country.
Between migrants and US border, an information gap of many milesViolence and repression have made more Central Americans willing to brave the trek north, and the policies that await them. But broadcasting those policies is also surprisingly difficult.聽Part 4 of On the move: the faces, places, and politics of migration.
Halloween arrives, and Canadians embrace the season wholeheartedlyWhen our European bureau chief changed assignments, she expected more Halloween decorations on her new beat come October. But she found Halloween in Canada seems a bigger deal than even in the United States.
When migration means fleeing home but not your countryIn the United States and Europe, we sometimes talk about migrants as if they simply woke up and decided to travel to our doorstep. But often migration across borders is a last resort.聽Part 3 of聽On the Move: the faces, places, and politics of migration.
First LookPopulist Bolsonaro brings far-right to power in BrazilJair Bolsonaro, a former member of Brazil's Congress and aficionado of the country's military dictatorship, has been elected Brazil's next president. His incitement against women and minorities has many human rights advocates worried.聽
As Brazil votes, Bolsonaro fans are hungry for a heroMany voters think of their favorite politician as a bit of a hero 鈥� someone uniquely capable of fixing things or moving the country forward. But when does that attitude cross a line and start to threaten democracy?聽
As caravan wends its way north, Mexico walks a fine lineMuch of what Americans think of as 鈥渋mmigration policy鈥� actually depends on Mexico鈥檚 immigration policy聽鈥撀燼nd it could be in flux.聽
First LookEvangelical support gives Brazil's Bolsonaro votes in unlikely placesNortheast Brazil has traditionally been the stronghold of the country's Workers Party. But the far right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro is making inroads, overturning political conventions.聽聽
Will increasingly indoorsy Canadians answer the call of the wild?Nature seems to be playing a decreasing role in many people's lives. But research suggests that our need to connect with the natural world is no less important today than it was for our forebears.
First LookMigrant caravan, increasing in size, treks north through MexicoDespite the Mexican government closing its primary port-of-entry to Central American migrants, a caravan of 5,000 found alternate ways to enter the country, and now marches toward the US-Mexico border. President Trump blames the caravan on policies of the Democratic Party.
The ExplainerBrazil's election: What's at stake?The runoff vote to choose the country's next president is Oct. 28, after one of the most divisive campaign seasons in decades.
First LookAs large Honduran caravan enters Mexico, Trump warns migrants to turn backA caravan of Honduran migrants has reached the Mexican border, with plans to travel toward the US. President Trump has threatened to close the southern border as Mexico balances between humanitarian and pragmatic responses.聽
FocusWith legal recreational pot, Canada leads way into uncharted territoryLegalization of recreational marijuana is a big step for any country, but it鈥檚 perhaps that much bigger a step for Canada, which typically has not challenged global mores, like that against drug use, so directly.
First LookFleeing violence, Honduran migrant caravan enters Guatemala en route to USInstead of making the perilous journey across Central America and Mexico alone, hundreds of Hondurans are marching toward the US together in a search for a better life and as a protest against endemic gang violence and widespread poverty in the region.聽
First LookVenezuelan fans welcome new baseball season amid national crisisConcerns about costs, facilities, and public safety may discourage some Venezuelan fans from going to baseball games, but last year stadium attendance rose 5 percent. Both fans and players alike are keeping a passion for the game alive amid hyperinflation and an uncertain future.
Independence鈥檚 import wanes in Quebec, but identity still entangles politicsThe provincial election in Quebec last week and its results show that while Quebecers may feel settled about their place in Canada, unease around migration and what that means for their culture has surfaced.
First LookBrazil's far-right gains power in Congress and confidence in BolsonaroFirst-round elections in Brazil proved a stunning win for far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro. The next race will be a testing ground for whether voters will accept a reformed Workers Party or move Latin America further to the right.聽
Culture shift: What鈥檚 behind a decline in drinking worldwideIn many places around the world, drinking alcohol has long been associated with growing up or simply having a good time. But there's growing evidence that is changing.
