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Why Rousseff's exit may not usher in the change Brazilians wantMany Brazilians are deeply critical of their government 鈥� but not necessarily willing to support reforms aimed at long-term change. The senate voted to impeach Dilma Rousseff today.
Brazil's Rousseff defends self ahead of Senate's ouster voteRousseff mounted a forceful defense of her time leading Latin America's most populous nation.
The ExplainerAs trial ends, Brazil's president makes one last bid to shape storyDilma Rousseff was suspended pending the outcome of her impeachment trial, which some see as democracy in action but others decry as an attempted coup.聽
First LookPermanent ceasefire in Colombia's civil war beginsColombian government forces and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia officially ceased hostilities on Monday, an important step in bringing to an end 52 years of conflict between the two groups.
Colombia-FARC peace accord: A new model for ending conflict?When Colombia began talks with leftist FARC rebels nearly four years ago, it looked to countries like South Africa for guidance. Now it's rewritten the roadmap for peace.
Official: Striking miners kill deputy minister in BoliviaThe minister had聽traveled to the area to mediate in the bitter conflict over mining laws, officials said.
Historic Colombia-FARC peace deal: questions and answersThe accord ending the longest-running conflict in the Americas still needs to be signed and put to a nationwide vote. Despite concerns over concessions to the FARC rebels, support for the deal has been increasing.
First LookFARC deal in hand, Colombia looks toward fall plebiscite on peaceColombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced the deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on Wednesday night, after four years of negotiations.聽
First LookHas Colombia reached a peace deal with FARC?Peace negotiations have concluded, according to local media. Colombia may be just weeks away from the signing of a historic accord.- US swimmers return home: Will scandal overshadow Olympic glory?The US Olympic swimming team clinched 33 medals in Rio de Janeiro, but several members of the all-star team are returning to the United States enshrouded in scandal.
U.S. says sorry as swimmers leave Brazil to jeersThe swimmers'聽departure marked what the U.S. Olympic team hopes will be the closing stages of an incident that has dominated news coverage of South America's first Olympics.
Mexico says police executed 22 on ranch, in 'grave' rights abuseThe execution is聽one of the worst abuses by security forces in a decade of grisly drug violence.
Pok茅mon Go hits Rio, and for some, gaming outweighs the GamesWhen Pok茅mon Go launched in Brazil this month, it became the most downloaded app in the country. It also offered a window into nationwide inequalities.
First LookAre new drug lords trying to take over the reign of 'El Chapo'?Attacks on the kingpin's family may signal an escalation in conflict between the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels.
In Canada's aboriginal suicide crisis, lesson on protective power of cultureIn Lac Seul, an aboriginal community not unlike those with shockingly high suicide rates, a concerted effort to restore traditions is credited with raising graduation rates rise and lowering drug abuse.
First LookOn his 90th birthday, Fidel Castro plays the skeptic to a changing CubaIn a column published in Granma, Mr. Castro took exception with Barack Obama's May speech in Japan.
First LookWhen Olympic spectators opt for 'slum tourism,' who benefits?While slum tourism聽is arguably exploitive, some say it brings a welcome economic boost to impoverished neighborhoods.
Got him: Canadian police nab would-be terrorist moments before attackGoing on a screen shot provided by the FBI, Canadian law enforcement were able to stop a man who planned on detonating a suicide bomb in a public area during rush hour.聽
First LookCould Olympic food waste help Rio's residents?A project launched by two chefs 鈥� one聽Italian, one Brazilian 鈥撀燼ims to take wasted food from the Olympic Village and turn it into a long-term meal program for local residents.
First LookImpeachment trial for Brazil's Dilma Rousseff: What does it really mean?A decision in the impeachment trial is expected to come before the end of the month. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) of Vermont adds his voice to protests that the trial is a political coup.
