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Mexico's first 'union' for guest workers fights abuses at home and in USFormed in 2013, the coalition, recognized by the Mexican government, gives workers a platform to demand solutions to issues like recruitment fraud and trafficking. But it's faced a backlash. Part 10 in a series.聽
Early intervention? Why Montreal has an anti-radicalization centerMontreal is the latest city in Canada to try to spot vulnerable people at risk of radicalization before they potentially commit a terror attack. The US government is reportedly mulling a similar program.
In Mexico, hopes of uptick in dwindling Monarch butterfly migrationAfter two decades of decline, Mexico hopes for a dramatic increase this winter in numbers of the world's farthest migrating butterfly population.
In Latin America, an exception to falling birthrates draws new scrutinyDramatic progress has masked the fact that poor communities are lagging far behind wealthier ones in controlling family size 鈥� perpetuating inequality.
Silver bells? In Mexico, breaking pinatas herald the Christmas seasonThird-generation pi帽ata maker Joshua Cruz has visions of seven-pointed star pi帽atas dancing in his head this time of year.
For Mexico's migrant workers, a push for cross-border justiceOver the past decade, lawyers like Miguel and migrant advocates on both sides of the border have worked together to short circuit a guest-worker system that relies on laborers not knowing they are entitled to legal recourse. Part 8 in a series.聽
New Argentine president sworn in, promising big changesMauricio聽Macri said the nation of 41 million people was entering the 21st century behind in its development, and that its education system needed modernized at all levels.
Argentina's Fernandez blasts incoming leaders in final presidential speechArgentines on Wednesday said goodbye to President Cristina Fernandez, who lauded her government's achievements while blasting the incoming administration.
Venezuelan opposition urges Maduro to quit 'crying,' start workingAmid the worst economic crisis in Venezuela's recent history, opposition leaders are calling on President Nicolas Maduro to focus on the country's food shortages and other issues instead of his candidates' defeat in recent elections.聽
Venezuelan opposition scores surprise win. But don't count Chavismo out.Though the political opposition took a solid majority of seats in Venezuela's legislature, the ruling Socialists still hold onto many levers of power.
Berenson: Convicted American leaves Peru where terrorism's shadow persistsLori Berenson was sentenced to 20 years in a Peruvian prison for collaborating with a rebel group. Wednesday night, she left a Peru that is vastly changed since her incarceration, and boarded a flight home to New York.
First LookDigital shepherds ease Cuban migrants' passage to US borderA slew of secret weapons aid聽Cubans embarking on the arduous overland journey through South and Central America to the United States: smartphones, data plans, and Facebook.
Argentina's president-elect Macri promises an end to divisive politicsOpposition candidate聽Mauricio Macri won Sunday's presidential election. But his fight's not over as the outgoing president's party retains a strong grip on the levers of power.
As US-Cuba ties warm, Cuban migrants take overland route northCountries in Central America are grappling with rising numbers of Cubans trying to reach the US. The exodus appears driven by concerns that preferential US policies for Cuban migrants may expire.
Venezuela vote: Could anger over violence, shortages shift political tide?For the first time in more than 10 years, every major poll indicates the opposition could come out ahead in the Dec. 6 legislative vote.
Nephews of Venezuela first lady held without bail in New YorkThe two men were flown to New York after being arrested in Haiti. The arrest is likely to聽exacerbate already tense relations between the US and Venezuela.
Mexico's media find stronger voice by calling on old toolThe use of a 2002 transparency law over the past few years is an increasingly bright spot for Mexican journalists.
Mexico supreme court opens door to recreational pot useThe ruling did not approve the sale of marijuana nor does it imply a general legalization. But it could help legalization measures being written in Congress.- Venezuela prosecutor flees to Florida, says opposition leader's trial was fixedConvicted opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez was allowed only one witness in a trial for inciting violence. Government witnesses numbered nearly 100.
Calling out catcalls in Costa Rica: Why one video has stirred debateStreet harassment isn't just uncomfortable, it can influence whether a woman continues her education or works outside the home. Some Costa Ricans are pushing to criminalize the behavior.