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Pinochet dictatorial legacy lingers in Chile's presidential raceThe contest between Bachelet and a Pinochet era aide is more than a faceoff between capitalism and socialism.
Brazil wins on the soccer field, but can protesters win on the streets?Brazil overtook Spain to win the Confederations Cup 鈥� the primer for the World Cup 鈥� while protests heated up outside the Maracan茫 stadium.
Mexico City to host NBA this seasonOn Dec. 4, the San Antonio Spurs will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in what will be second regular-season game to ever be played in Mexico City.
World Cup drill? Brazil targets border security - all 10,000 miles of it.Drugs, guns, and explosives are regularly trafficked through Brazil's porous borders.
Brazil protesters: Is common ground really necessary?The bus fare hikes that sparked widespread Brazilian protests have been reversed, but protests continue. Can they last?
As US delays Keystone XL, Albertans ask 'What's the holdup, eh?'The pipeline project's legal limbo is causing frustration in the Canadian province of Alberta.
Mexico breaks silence on US immigration bill: 'Walls aren't the solution'Mexico has been quiet in recent years on the US immigration debate after former President Vicente Fox's vocal push for US reform prompted criticism.
In Mexico, low-income homeowners watch their dreams crumbleJorge Arzave saw a bright future in the new suburban home that construction incentives and聽government loans聽made possible. But the house is falling apart, and promised services never arrived. Now he's challenging the government to help.
Is a constitutional reset the answer to Brazil protester demands?Brazil's Constitution was created in 1988 following years under a military dictatorship. This week, President Rousseff proposed a referendum on a constitutional assembly to create sweeping political reform.
Haiti as an upscale leisure destination? Not so fast, study says.A new study by the Igarap茅 Institute says more visitors come to Haiti to visit family or volunteer than visit fancy beach resorts, noting Haiti should keep its attention on serving the majority working- and middle-class visitors that travel there each year.
Ecuador: Snowden would be protected on our soilBut the South American nation is no bastion of free speech. Its ranking on press freedom is going from bad to worse.
Will Brazil-style protests spread throughout Latin America?There are similarities between Brazil and other South American boom economies 鈥� like a growing middle class and higher expectations for public services.
Could Snowden make Ecuador's leader 'the new Ch谩vez?'In championing Snowden, President Correa is further cementing his image as a successor to Ch谩vez who can take on the US.
Why didn't Snowden board the flight to Cuba?Cuba might be trying to keep its word to the US.
Brazilian youth 'want change now'Brazil has changed immensely since Julia Michaels moved there 30 years ago, but the change came slowly. She sees recent protests as a pivotal shift.
With access to airwaves shrinking, Venezuela's opposition turns to the WebVenezuela's opposition leader Capriles says he's losing space on the airwaves, so he's turned to the Internet to get his voice heard.
Small but significant step: Cuba and US say ready to resume talks on migrationThe cold war enemies recently completed negotiations on resuming direct mail service, which has been suspended since 1963.- Kidnapping in Colombia: The role of abductions in decades-long conflictColombia's first comprehensive review of kidnapping during turbulent decades of violence finds that nearly 40,000 people were kidnapped between 1970 and 2010.
Hundreds of thousands protest in Brazil: What's next?Until now, complaining in Brazil has served as a common outlet for dealing with issues like high crime and corruption. Will protests morph into a larger movement? Spread to other countries?- In Mexico, rich 'ladies and gentlemen' told to behaveThis year has seen politicians and the rich sarcastically dubbed 'ladies' or 'gentlemen' for their poor behavior. Caught on camera and tweeted, some of the public shaming is working.