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鈥楳erit is a bad word鈥�: Can inclusion and quality coexist in Argentine higher ed?Argentine public universities are free, but the low graduation rates have experts asking if聽higher education can be both inclusive and high quality.
Title 42 shifted attitudes about migration 鈥� south of US borderMexico was never a 鈥渕igration nation鈥� like the U.S. But American policy written during the pandemic has forced Mexicans to rethink their obligations to migrants.
Seeking asylum in the US? Make sure your cellphone is charged.Seeking asylum is one of the most fraught moments in an individual鈥檚 life. Now the U.S. requires asylum seekers to begin the process with a phone application that could exacerbate inequalities.
First LookBrazil's Lula has a plan to rein in gun ownership. Will it work?Brazilian President Luiz In谩cio Lula da Silva is working to undo the pro-gun policies of his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. Citizens are now required to register firearms with the Federal Police, sparking fears of governmental weapon confiscation.
How Pentagon leak suspect鈥檚 violent words escaped noticeThe Pentagon missed red flags identifying Airman Jack Teixeira as a security risk.
Finding joy among strangers: The Afro-Uruguayan rhythm that embraces allAn Afro-Uruguayan rhythm may be traced back to slavery, but it鈥檚 transcending present-day divisions and differences to spark joy across Uruguay.聽
First LookSantiago Pe帽a to become youngest Paraguay presidentParaguay鈥檚 conservative Colorado Party will stay in power for another five years, with citizens voting in Santiago Pe帽a as president. 鈥淚 think even the Colorado Party members are shocked by such a wide margin,鈥� said political consultant Sebasti谩n Acha.
What Paraguay election means for Taiwan, and US-China competitionParaguay鈥檚 presidential election Sunday could create regional ripples as top candidates diverge on whether to keep recognizing Taiwan or look to China.聽
Prosecuting presidents: In Latin America, it hasn't buoyed public trustLatin America counts decades of experience holding some of its highest leaders to account for crimes and corruption.
First LookHow a Puerto Rican community battles blackouts with solar powerIn Puerto Rico, extreme weather fuels fears of power blackouts. Yet microgrids of solar panels could provide backup energy and boost self-sufficiency. Nearly 700 rooftop solar panels were recently installed as part of a growing microgrid initiative.
Is kicking out illegal miners enough to save Brazil鈥檚 Amazon?Brazil鈥檚 president is doubling down on protecting the Amazon 鈥� crucial for combatting global warming.
Are falling murder rates enough to heal Central American societies?Homicides have decreased across Central America in recent years, but healing society is about more than just reducing murders.
Preserving culture: Rappers keep the Maya language aliveFor some young people in Mexico, rapping in Maya offers more than self-expression. It also presents a path to cultural preservation.
First LookLiving in limbo: Buenos Aires unhoused seek shelter at the airportThe Jorge Newbery International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has become a makeshift homeless shelter as poverty rates rise with the country鈥檚 high inflation. Many people, including senior citizens, have lived in the airport for years.聽
First LookHearts overwhelmed: Mexico exhibit celebrates a lost societyA new exhibit hosted by Museum of Templo Mayor in Mexico City marks the 45th anniversary of the discovery of a monolith depicting the Mexican lunar goddess, Coyolxauhqui. The finding sheds light on Mexica civilization before the Spanish conquest.
鈥楪oldilocks鈥� of Latin America democracy? Uruguay鈥檚 model of stability.As countries across the Americas struggle with political, social, and economic crises, Uruguay is emerging as something of a model of stability.聽
With 鈥榥ot guilty,鈥� Trump enters period of potential legal perilThe first-ever criminal charges filed against a former U.S. president opened a chapter of legal vulnerability for Donald Trump. Three other indictments could follow.
Sobering moment: Americans reflect on Trump indictmentThe historic indictment of a former president sparked a full range of reactions today, from concern to relief to a mixture of both.
First LookOfficials open investigation into 鈥榯ragic fire鈥� at Mexico migrant centerMexico is investigating the cause and handling of a deadly fire that broke out at a migrant detention center in a northern border city.
Peru鈥檚 fight against corruption: 鈥楨ncouraging鈥� or 鈥榟orrible鈥�?Peru has stood out in the region for its ability 鈥� and will 鈥� to prosecute high-level leaders for corruption. Can it persist?聽聽