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First LookHaiti, Jamaica, and Cuba brace for hurricane MatthewConsidered聽one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in recent history,聽hurricane Matthew聽could trigger devastating floods in Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica, authorities warn.
Colombians reject peace deal with FARC. What's Plan B?After five decades of war, on Sunday Colombian voters rejected a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia by a razor-thin margin/
First LookAs hurricane Matthew nears land, how are people preparing?Hurricane Matthew聽could be one of the biggest to hit the Caribbean basin in years, with forecasters saying that Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica 鈥� and potentially Florida 鈥� lie in its path.
In former FARC zones, Colombians hope for peace but grapple over voteAfter almost four years of negotiations and an official peace accord between the government and the FARC, Colombians will vote this weekend on the future of peace. Few see it as an easy choice.
The ExplainerCan Venezuela move beyond crisis?Protesters have periodically taken to the streets amid economic and political turmoil, 鈥媤ith as many as 1 million flooding鈥� Caracas earlier this month to demand a presidential recall referendum before a key date in January.
Families of missing 43 students lead march in MexicoThe government's initial investigation decided the students were killed and incinerated in a fire, but international experts have cast doubt on this theory.
First LookColombia, FARC to sign peace deal, ending five decades of warColombian President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC leader Timochenko are set to sign a historic peace deal Monday, ending a 52-year conflict that has killed a quarter of a million people.
How are Colombia鈥檚 rebels preparing for peace?The Marxist rebels are on the verge of entering Colombia's electoral arena, but much work lies ahead in building a viable political party.
In Paralympics, Brazilians find a particularly timely messageBrazilians have found inspiration in the athletes' prowess as well as Brazil's strong performance. The Paralympics have also provided a respite from a steady diet of bad news.
In Mexico, volunteers dig deep to get out the (US) voteSome of the very people Donald Trump has characterized as a threat are eligible to have a say in the outcome of the US election.
Brazilian lawmakers vote to strip ex-speaker of his seatThe Chamber of Deputies voted 450 to 10 to remove Eduardo Cunha after hours of debate.
First LookRio Paralympians shed perceived limitations at opening ceremonyA change in public perception, some say, could go a long way toward securing rights for people with disabilities 鈥撀燼nd at the Paralympics, scores of spectators might finally get the memo.
Mexican finance minister who arranged Trump visit steps downLuis Videgaray, who officials say orchestrated Donald Trump's meeting with Mexican president聽Enrique Pe帽a Nieto,聽resigned Wednesday. Mexico's economic struggles contributed to public pressure for his resignation.
Can Paralympics advance disability rights in Brazil?The high expectations for the Brazilian Paralympics team and the attention brought by hosting the Games for athletes with disabilities could raise new awareness about daily challenges many face here.
Day after massive protests, Venezuelan government says it foiled coupOn Friday, the government told diplomats it had stopped an intended coup d'etat, one day after hundreds of thousands of protestors gathered in Caracas.聽
Cuba shows remarkable success in preventing Zika spreadA single-party state that rigorously monitors citizens' activities and travel in addition to spraying for mosquitoes in nearly every neighborhood are keys to its successful preventative approach, observers say.
As Trump visits their unpopular president, Mexicans wonder 'Why?'Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump may be the only person less popular in Mexico than President Enrique Pe帽a Nieto, which has left many here questioning why he was invited. But experts say there's good reason.
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
