All Americas
First LookPuerto Ricans take matters into their own hands to restore powerTired of months of ineffectiveness, volunteers and workers are working to fix downed power lines in attempts to restore electricity for the 400,000 people still in聽the dark still since hurricane聽Maria. So far, power has been restored to 2,000 homes.
First LookEx-FARC member to run for Colombian presidencyFormer guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londo帽o's聽campaign is a historic step in the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia's transition into a political party following the 2016 peace accord.
First LookBrazil turns to bitcoin technology to curb corruptionBrazil will use blockchain 鈥� the聽technology behind the bitcoin currency 鈥� to curtail fraud. The move comes on the heels of a four-year, high-level corruption investigation, but experts warn that this attempt will not be a silver-bullet fix.
First LookIndigenous Costa Rican communities search for solutions to food security concernsIn response to climate change and lack of access to international climate change funds, indigenous leaders are creating their own funds to finance adaption projects that guarantee food security to Costa Rica's indigenous communities.聽
First LookMexico looks abroad for examples of peace processes to end drug violenceIn attempts to curb drug violence and rampant murder rates, Mexican politicians are seeking new paths to peace. Countries with violent histories, such as Colombia and South Africa, are being viewed as models to learn from.
First LookIn upcoming Mexican election, migrants living in the US could tip tight presidential raceNew rules allowing Mexican citizens to register to vote from abroad could reshape the country's electoral landscape.聽
First LookChilean protests, threats 'unprecedented' for papal visitPope Francis faced an unusually high level of hostility on his visit to Chile with聽protestors burning at least 11 churches and leaving threatening pamphlets directed at the pope.
First LookIndigenous Peruvians seek help from Pope Francis to regain access to Incan templeThe most sacred temple in the Incan Empire came under Catholic control in the 16th century. The groups are appealing to Pope Francis, seen by many as sympathetic to the plight of indigenous people,聽for increased access the temple's ruins in Cuzco, Peru.聽
As US tightens stance on migrants and refugees, is Mexico prepared to take more?Over the past year, some US politicians have talked up the idea of returning foreigners without legal documentation to the 'territory from which they came,' whether or not that's their home. Mexico could bear the brunt, but assessments of its asylum system vary.
First LookPope Francis asks for forgiveness for Chilean priestsPope Francis apologized during a visit to Chile for the sexual abuse committed by Chilean pastors. The pope's visit has met with protests and skepticism over the church's credibility.聽
In wake of Fujimori pardon, divided Peru debates meaning of reconciliationFormer President Fujimori received a Christmas Eve pardon on his 25-year sentence for human rights abuses. The government calls it the first step in reconciliation for a still deeply divided country. Protestors took to the streets this week, saying reconciliation looks different to them.聽
First LookIn Venezuelan crisis, gourmet chocolate creates a new hope for someIn a country stunted by recession and a Byzantine bureaucracy, small businesses suffer. Despite this, some Venezuelans have found a way to stay afloat: gourmet chocolate. The country's richness in cacao reserves has created a new economic lifeline for its people.
First LookSalvadorans express concern about what US deportees will face at homeSalvadorans are worried about the effect of 200,000 people being deported by the Trump administration including an end of a major flow of cash into El Salvador and the separation of families.聽
First LookPeruvian herders use ancient technology to manage water for the futureDams, canals, and reservoirs dating back 3,000 years ago are being revived by alpine herders in partnership with The Mountain Institute in order to more efficiently manage water for pastures and animals.
In push to end child marriage in Guatemala, young women are on the front lineCountries in Central America have strengthened laws against child marriage, but rates are still high. Real change comes from changing minds, advocates say聽鈥� and local girls themselves can do that best.聽
Honduras do-over, or done deal? Election puts monitors in the spotlight.The OAS has called for a new vote after the November election, but Honduras has no legal obligation to follow their guidance. The confusion underscores the region's lack of trust in governing institutions, while raising questions about the role of election observers.
In post-election limbo, Hondurans foresee next challenge: rebuilding trustProtests over last month's disputed presidential election have simmered down, although no victor has been announced. But many Hondurans say the country has hard work ahead to restore their confidence in government, and each other.
First LookVenezuelans facing currency crisis turn to bitcoin to surviveIn the midst of a financial crisis with inflation nearing 2,000 percent, Venezuelans are using bitcoin to pay for groceries, medical bills, even honeymoons. Unaffected by the economic crisis, bitcoins gives users an alternative to black market worthless government currency.聽聽
The ExplainerTPS: What it is and how it's changingTPS provides short-term protection from deportation for people who can't return home because of national disasters, civil unrest, or health crises. Nicaraguans and Haitians lost protection this fall; Hondurans' and Salvadorans' status is under consideration.
First LookCanada looks to China for trade dealIn an effort to advance globalization and secure trading partners outside of North America, Canada considers a free trade agreement with China.
