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Peru protests highlight rural-urban divides 鈥� and a desire to belongPeru is facing its deadliest conflict this century following an attempted coup by former leftist President Pedro Castillo.
First LookWho incited Brazil's capital riot? Bolsonaro added to the probe.Lawyers of former president Jair Bolsonaro say he had no relationship with the rioters, while prosecutors are investigating whether he or others hold responsibility for the violence.聽
First LookNorth American Leadership Summit ends with hope, stronger tiesLeaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada met at the North American Leaders Summit this week. Despite previous tensions over issues of migration, trade, and manufacturing, the leaders emphasized cooperation and commonalities.
Mexico arrests son of 鈥楨l Chapo鈥�: Why don鈥檛 citizens feel safer?Mexico captured the son of 鈥淓l Chapo鈥� ahead of President Biden鈥檚 visit 鈥� and the ensuing violence has led many Mexicans to reconsider how to stay safe.
Brazil鈥檚 鈥楯an. 6鈥� is a hit to democracy 鈥� but could it also bolster it?Supporters of former far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed state institutions yesterday in an echo of the Jan. 6 insurrection in the U.S.
First LookBolsonaro鈥檚 supporters storm Brazil鈥檚 government officesOn Sunday, a week after the inauguration of Brazil鈥檚 President Luiz In谩cio Lula da Silva, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace in the capital.
Pel茅 changed soccer 鈥� and Brazil. Can his legacy continue to heal divisions?Brazil鈥檚 soccer hero Pel茅 served as an example of overcoming poverty and inequality. As hunger and racism persist, his legacy is a reference for hope.
First LookHow will newly sworn-in Lula lead a polarized Brazil?鈥淏ack then, he could talk about Brazil being united. Now it is divided and won鈥檛 heal soon,鈥� said Lula voter Cla煤dio Arantes.
First Look'Pel茅 changed everything': World honors the soccer legendPel茅 is remembered by athletes around the world for his excellence on and off the field as a three-time World Cup winner and unifying figure. The 'king of soccer' died Thursday in聽S茫o Paulo.
Eritreans in Canada: The complicated joy of being together againAfter 13 years apart, an Eritrean family is reunited in Canada. Together, they鈥檙e ready for the bumps ahead.
Argentine politics in flux: Can 鈥楰irchnerism鈥� survive without Kirchner?Argentine Vice President Cristina Fern谩ndez de Kirchner was sentenced to six years in prison for fraud, throwing her namesake political movement into flux.
Venezuela in chaos: Why does international community find renewed hope?
Five years, six presidents: In Peru, resilience is exhaustingThe revolving door of leadership in Peru is discouraging and tumultuous for citizens, but amid the turmoil, democracy persists.
First LookPeru President Castillo impeached after moving to dissolve CongressPeru鈥檚 Congress has removed President Pedro Castillo from office after Mr. Castillo decreed the dissolution of Congress ahead of a third attempt to remove him. There is a marked difference in approval for Mr. Castillo throughout the South American country.
In Canada, calls mount for more Indigenous police forcesA mass murder on an Indigenous reserve in Canada adds fuel to a drive to create more autonomous Indigenous police forces to protect their communities.
First Look鈥楳y life has changed鈥�: Women boxers allowed to compete in CubaWomen boxers,聽after decades of restrictions, will now be able to compete in Cuba, officials announced. The news sparked excitement among the athletes who have spent years striving to be recognized in a country known worldwide for the sport.
First LookMexican migrants flee to Canada over US, citing safety, YouTubeFleeing violence at home, thousands of Mexican asylum seekers are聽migrating to Canada, home to聽relatively refugee-friendly policies. Migrants and experts attribute the influx to direct flights and the country鈥檚 safety compared to the U.S.聽
First LookBiden relaxes sanctions on Venezuela as opposition talks resumeThe U.S. government is allowing Chevron to pump Venezuelan oil, following an agreement signed by representatives of President Nicol谩s Maduro and the opposition aimed at helping Venezuela out of its crisis.
鈥楽ave this country鈥�: Brazil grapples with trust on heels of Lula victoryMistrust in democracy is on full display following incumbent Bolsonaro鈥檚 electoral defeat. Can Lula rebuild faith in Brazil?
鈥楾here are not two Brazils鈥�: Can President-elect Lula bridge deep divides?Brazil鈥檚 runoff election underscored the country鈥檚 deep divides. Despite protests contesting his win, President-elect Lula says his focus will be on unity.