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First LookAs US turns its back on Cuba, Russia steps inRussia has renewed ties with its Cold War ally in recent months. Trade between the countries expected to hit聽$500 million this year.
Argentina elections: Why young voters are signing up for populismArgentina鈥檚 election Oct. 27 is expected to be a victory for the Peronist ticket聽鈥� thanks in part to young voters鈥� idea of el peronismo.
First LookBoom-and-bust cycles stir protests across the global southRapid economic growth followed by a slump is a pattern playing out across a number of developing nations from Haiti to Chile, spurring citizen unrest.
First LookReligious group leads march for political reform in HaitiAfter weeks of violent protests, thousands joined religious leaders, marching peacefully for political reform聽through the Haitian capital.聽
First LookCanada decides: Trudeau still in power, but without majorityScandals damaged Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's image, but he won a second term and an endorsement from former President Barack Obama.
Cover StoryWhy more Mexicans wrap themselves in the flag500 years after conquistadors first set foot on Mexican soil, a renewed sense of nationalism is taking root.
鈥楾he game of life and death鈥�: An ancient sport revives in Mexico (video)Ulama was once a high-stakes ritual in Mesoamerica. Today, as renewed nationalism takes hold in Mexico, a new generation is discovering the game.聽
FocusWhy Canada has cooled on Justin TrudeauJust a few years ago, Justin Trudeau was a political rock star in Canada. Now he's struggling to ensure that his party wins Monday's elections.
First LookIndigenous protesters triumph, Ecuador to rework austerity planQuito begins cleanup after protests resulted in a deal. President聽Len铆n Moreno kept his promise to allow protests, which his predecessor suppressed.聽
The cost of a guest worker visa? For some scam victims, years of debt.Temporary worker visas for the U.S. seem like a safe alternative to migration to many Guatemalans. But recruitment scams often target applicants.
First LookTo avoid protesters, Ecuador president moves capitalWith the country in crisis, Ecuador President聽Len铆n Moreno moved its capital after protesters descended in Quito to rally against economic austerity.
Climate is a top issue in Canada. Why aren鈥檛 the Greens doing better?While the environment and climate change assume unprecedented importance for many Canadians, the party that champions them 鈥� the Greens 鈥� still lags.
First LookAmid inflation, protests, Haitians 'living on hope'With inflation rising to almost 20% and violent protests demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Mo茂se, schools and businesses are closing.
How attacks on women mobilized Mexico鈥檚 鈥榝eminist earthquake鈥�Feminist protests in Mexico City face pushback for their tactics. But activists angry at the rate of violence against women see change in the making.
After brownface scandal, how do minority Canadians view Trudeau?A month away from Canadian elections, minority voters interviewed say the focus of the brownface scandal has been misplaced.
Winning, Canada-style: Bianca Andreescu inspires at US OpenBianca Andreescu has sealed her place in Canada鈥檚 consciousness 鈥� she has Canadians enthralled, and perhaps seeing a bit of themselves in her.
First LookMexico claims success in migrant crackdown; activists cry foulMexico has reduced traffic over the U.S. border, but activists say their聽tactics force migrants to take more dangerous routes or wait in limbo.聽
First LookDorian aftermath: waves of help head to BahamasHumanitarian aid reaches the Bahamas by sea and air while many Bahamians seek shelter or flights to neighboring islands as death toll rises.聽
鈥業鈥檓 shooting images instead of people.鈥� A former guerrilla changes his lens.A former FARC guerrilla, long schooled in violence, now shoots Colombia鈥檚 journey to peace with a video camera.
Canada asks, 鈥榃hy aren鈥檛 we helping more Central American refugees?鈥�Canada was the world鈥檚 most welcoming country to refugees in 2018. But asylum seekers from Central America have not gotten as much help as others.