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As wildfire season looms, these residents aren鈥檛 waiting for government helpAfter a record 2023 wildfire season, Canadian officials say they are better prepared to protect communities this year. Residents aren鈥檛 so sure.
In Latin America, armies stage comebacks 鈥� but not by coupA coup attempt in Bolivia last week reminded Latin Americans of the bad old days of military rule聽鈥� and of regional armies鈥� renewed prominence.
First LookCategory 4 Hurricane Beryl churns across Caribbean. Here鈥檚 why it鈥檚 historic.The earliest recorded Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic hit the Caribbean early on July 1. It turned from a tropical depression into a hurricane in less than 42 hours.
First LookWakan Gli, a rare white buffalo calf born in Yellowstone, means much more to the LakotaIn Yellowstone National Park, the birth of a rare white buffalo calf signals the fulfillment of sacred prophecy for several Native American tribes 鈥� and conveys a warning to take care of the natural environment.
First LookIn Bolivia, democracy prevails for another day over an attempted coupAfter Bolivia鈥檚 nation watched in shock as troops stormed the presidential palace on June 26, calm is returning. In their coup attempt, military forces seized control of the main square, crashed a tank into the palace, and fired tear gas at protestors.
With free laundry and salsa classes, Bogot谩 tries to care for its unpaid caregiversBogot谩鈥檚 Care Blocks are serving as models for governments around Latin America that want to recognize the value of unpaid caregiving.
Gangs have taken over Haiti. Schools must educate anyway.Haiti has dealt with decades of political turmoil and natural disasters. Although there hasn鈥檛 been an uninterrupted academic year since 2017, schools here embody hope for a stabler future.
First LookProtesters and police collide after Argentine president鈥檚 spending cut passes SenateArgentina President Javier Milei鈥檚 proposal to cut state spending and strengthen his power was barely approved on June 13 by the Senate. Thousands of protesters gathered outside Congress, and federal security pushed back with tear gas and water cannons.
How hard is it to root out corruption? Ask Guatemala鈥檚 new president.Guatemala鈥檚 leader rose to power on a pledge to clean up corruption. He鈥檚 learning that it takes more than just political will and popular support.
First LookFrozen treats and heroic efforts: Mexico helpers team up to save animals from extreme heatAmid Mexico鈥檚 heat wave, state-run zoos and nongovernmental groups are providing popsicles and air conditioning to animals. Much of the impact on wildlife is being felt in central and southern Mexico.聽鈥淭his had never happened before,鈥� said a park veterinarian.
Vancouver needs homes. Local First Nations have plans on how to provide them.Indigenous people have long been relegated to the sidelines in Canada. Now some First Nations are getting a chance to shape Vancouver鈥檚 development.
Mexico elects its first female president. Her real challenges lie ahead.Mexico鈥檚 new female president is walking a crossroads with her nation. Lifted by the popular economic policies of her predecessor and riding a wave of enthusiasm for women鈥檚 rights, she faces enormous challenges ahead.
First LookRising sea levels force relocation of Panama's coastal villages to mainlandThis island village is the first of Panama鈥檚 63 island villages expected to relocate due to rising sea levels in the coming decades. Generations have adapted their lifestyles to the ocean, but now the village is relocating into a housing community built by the government on the mainland.聽
First LookAmid a floundering economy, Venezuelans prepare to migrate if Maduro is reelectedAs the Venezuelan presidential election nears, incumbent President Nicol谩s Maduro has changed his tune on immigration. Mr. Maduro鈥檚 shift may have come too late for many Venezuelans, who say a poor quality of life is forcing them to leave.
With a fusion of tradition and hip-hop, a 鈥楶unjabi wave鈥� sweeps CanadaMusic can make a community feel heard. The rise of 鈥淧unjabi wave鈥� music is helping the Indian diaspora in Canada feel recognized in a new way.
First Look鈥極ur legacy of development鈥�: Obrador鈥檚 Maya Train weakens rare cave ecosystemsPresident聽L贸pez Obrador鈥檚聽Maya Train initiative aims to connect tourist hubs to rural areas across Mexico. But underground, drills and new construction threaten a network of caverns and aquifers聽as the nation聽faces a deepening water crisis.
FocusImmigration is rising in the US and Mexico. Why it鈥檚 only an election issue in the US.The different ways in which immigration is influencing elections in the United States and in Mexico underscores each country鈥檚 distinct relationships with migrants and asylum-seekers.聽
First LookA lawsuit in Brazil may shape the future of global climate litigationLatin America鈥檚 human rights court held a final hearing for the largest climate litigation case to date on May 29, 2024. The case is a part of a wave of new, global climate litigation and may shape global legal precedent and future climate litigation.
First LookRecord heat in Mexico raises concerns over electricity and animal welfareMexico has been consuming mass amounts of electricity as the country has seen extreme temperatures and water shortages, which have led to monkey and other animal deaths. These concerns are prominent in the country鈥檚 upcoming election on June 2.
Cover StoryMexico is poised to elect its first woman president. Will women鈥檚 lives improve?Mexican women have long struggled with their country鈥檚 culture of machismo. Now Mexico, ahead of the U.S., is about to elect its first woman as president.
