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First LookBrazilian judge tosses convictions against Bolsonaro rival LulaCorruption convictions sidelined former Brazilian President聽Luiz In谩cio Lula da Silva from the 2018 presidential election 鈥� and opened the door for President Jair Bolsonaro. The聽annulment of Mr. da Silva鈥檚 convictions gives new life to his Workers鈥� Party, one analyst said.
How women are helping communities defeat food insecurityHow can women, facing food insecurity amid a pandemic,聽make their families more resilient?聽A small El Salvador cooperative helps answer the question.
First LookHow Nicaraguan coffee farmers are adapting to climate changeSome Nicaraguan coffee farmers are experimenting with a more diverse and sustainable mix of crops, which could prove to be more profitable and better equipped to handle rising temperatures.
Ontario doesn't give paid sick leave. Can small businesses change that?Small businesses in Ontario are pushing the government to legislate paid sick leave, which Canada doesn't require by law.
The Explainer鈥榃e hope other countries will follow鈥�: Colombia warms welcome for migrantsColombia will offer temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who have fled their country鈥檚 economic and humanitarian crises.
First LookColombia announces sweeping reforms to aid fleeing VenezuelansProviding documentation to Venezuelans arriving in Colombia will help up to 1 million migrants access health care and employment opportunities.
Biden proposes a path to citizenship. Some Dreamers have already bailed.Some unauthorized immigrants brought as children to the U.S. have given up waiting for their Dreamer status to be legalized and are moving overseas.聽聽
Cover StoryA border runs through it: A tale of migration, separation, and reunificationThe story of a father and son who fled Honduras, were separated at the U.S. border, and reunited two years later, still seeking asylum in America.
First LookHow a rise in Americans gardening helped a small Mexican townLast year, a growing number of Mexicans with U.S. work permits helped send more than $40 billion across the border to support family members and loved ones who use the funds for health care and housing.
The caravan hoped for change. But it鈥檚 not all up to Biden.Joe Biden鈥檚 immigration policy will shape the region鈥檚. But for now, continuing containment policies may prove easier for Mexico and Guatemala.
Defund the Mounties? Native peoples call for changes to Canada鈥檚 policingThe Mounties have long had an upstanding reputation in Canada. But they are accused of systemic racism against Indigenous and minority communities.
First LookWho鈥檚 in charge of Venezuela? EU stops recognizing Juan Guaid贸.U.S. President Joe Biden鈥檚 administration continues to recognize Juan Guaid贸 as Venezuela鈥檚 leader. But the EU has dropped its recognition of Mr. Guaid贸 after he lost his position as head of Venezuela鈥檚 parliament following December legislative elections.
Democracy on the brink? US has familiar echo for Latin Americans.For some in Latin America, the U.S. Capitol riot and its aftermath feel uncomfortably familiar聽鈥� but provide a moment for reflection.聽
From snowy Yukon, a Punjabi dance warms Canadian heartsGurdeep Pandher lives in snowy Whitehorse, Yukon. But his joyous bhangra dance videos have enthralled viewers online during the winter and pandemic.
Why Canadians are fuming at footloose politiciansCanadian politicians warned the public not to travel during the holidays to fight the pandemic. Then they went on tropical getaways themselves.
Moments of stillness, in a city of millionsMexico City is a place where you鈥檙e never alone聽鈥撀爓ell, it used to be, before social distancing set in.聽
First Look鈥榃e made history鈥�: Argentina鈥檚 Senate votes to legalize abortionIn a contentious, all-night Senate session, Argentina lawmakers vote to legalize abortion. Advocates hail the move as a victory for women鈥檚 rights.
Mexican reform reins in DEA partnership. Why now?Mexico-U.S. cooperation on drug enforcement could dwindle as a result of reforms to a Mexican security law, analysts say.
Cover StoryTroubled waters: Why a clash over crustaceans is roiling CanadaA battle over Indigenous fishing rights聽is roiling Canada鈥檚 lobster industry, even as the nation seeks to redress historic grievances.
First LookWhere Venezuela鈥檚 boycotted elections leave Maduro and rival Guaid贸President Nicol谩s Maduro鈥檚 allied parties won the majority of National Assembly seats in an election widely considered fraudulent. U.S.-backed Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaid贸 vowed to fight on.