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The ExplainerArgentina debt default 101: What鈥檚 at stake?Argentina has until midnight July 30 to negotiate a deal with bondholders who rejected a restructuring deal. The unresolved debt is an overhang from the last time Argentina defaulted in 2001.聽
What do 'social inclusion' rankings tell us about the child migrant crisis? For the third year, America's Quarterly has ranked Latin American countries and the United States based on social inclusion. How do these countries stack up?
Child migrant crisis: Churches, aid workers on front lines in Central AmericaThe presidents of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras meet with President Obama on the Central American crisis today. While their focus is often police and military solutions, others are seeking ways for kids to work or attend school without fear of being killed.- In the face of uncertainty, Venezuela frames Ch谩vez as saviorVenezuela has faced increasingly tough economic and political times since the death in March 2013 of Hugo Ch谩vez. President Maduro is promoting religious imagery related to the former leader and creating a 'civil religion' around his legacy.
With no more World Cup distractions, other issues grab the spotlight in BrazilFrom the inauguration of a politically charged favela聽cable car to the sacking of top newspaper O Globo's Rio editor, July was more than just soccer in Brazil.
Why didn't some Central America experts see the child migrant crisis coming?Crime and the economy are motivating many Central Americans to leave the region, however, the link isn't straightforward. Murder rates, for example, improved slightly in El Salvador and Guatemala in recent years.
US border crisis overwhelms social services 鈥� in Central AmericaAccording to the Guatemalan attorney general, 2,030 minors have been deported from the US and Mexico so far this year. The government is struggling to keep track of returnees and provide needed support.
Anniversary celebration of Nicaragua's Sandinista revolution marred by violenceBuses carrying supporters home from the ruling party's 35th anniversary celebration were ambushed. Some point to rearmed anti-communist contras, but the government denies such groups exist.- Paying taxes in paintings? Mexican artists say 'yes, please'An unusual program in Mexico allows painters, sculptors, and other artists to donate part of their annual production of artwork to the state in lieu of paying taxes. In return, Mexico gains a huge collection of contemporary art.
World Cup visitors try to make their Brazil stays permanent 鈥� by claiming asylumHundreds of Africans who traveled to Brazil on tourist visas during the World Cup have since requested political asylum. Brazil has long been an attractive destination country for immigrants, and is known for requiring little paperwork.
Who controls Medell铆n? Fragile peace in Colombia's 'model' cityMedell铆n has become emblematic of Colombia's dramatic transformation over the past decade. But try telling that to residents of the city's slums.
Ex-Panamanian dictator Noriega sues over video game portrayalManuel Noriega joins an ever-growing list of world leaders who are suing, banning, and making threats over video games and movies.
Pop songs, cartoons aim to deter Central American youth from heading for USUS and Central American campaigns are聽deploying ominous cartoon characters and catchy tunes 鈥� not to mention some grandmotherly advice 鈥� to deter聽children from migrating north.
Ecuador's Diario HOY moves online: A sign of more to come in Latin America?The relationship between media and the government in Ecuador has been referred to as a 'war.' But all sides agree the media landscape there and across Latin America is moving toward online as the population of internet users rapidly grows.
Central American migrants: Is immigration to US all it's cracked up to be?Both successful and unsuccessful migration to the US cause problems back in Central America, from inflation to broken families.
Latin America has power to reshape relations with China - but will it use it?Many Latin American nations have commodities China seeks in bulk like soy and copper. Yet slowing economic growth means few want to leverage against China, which is a major lender and buyer.- Why Germany's World Cup win is a big win for world soccerGermany won the World Cup Sunday, beating Argentina, 1-0, in a dramatic final. The victory was the culmination of Germany's blossoming soccer revolution.
World Cup 2014 TV schedule: Argentina vs. Germany July 13After 63 games in a month's time, the 2014 FIFA World Cup comes down to this final match Sunday in Rio de Janeiro.
Germany vs. Argentina: two questions that will determine World Cup finalGermany plays Argentina Sunday in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil. Who will win could depend on Germany's mood and Argentina's Plan B.
World Cup 2014 TV Schedule: Brazil vs. Netherlands, July 12Will Brazil be able to recover from its 7-1 loss to Germany and rally against the Netherlands?
