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First LookBrazil's Lula vows to legalize Indigenous lands amid rising conflictsBrazil’s President Lula expressed support for creating new territories for Indigenous communities on his first trip to Indigenous land in the Amazon rainforest. Former President Bolsonaro did not demarcate any Indigenous land during his administration.
Venezuela’s Maduro marks a decade in power: Can civil society weather more?As Venezuela’s Maduro celebrates 10 years in office, civil society faces a new round of the repression that has come to define his time as president.
First LookHow Mexican families are using tech to unlock missing person cluesFamilies of missing persons in Mexico have a new tool in their search for loved ones: social media. By creating a network of civilian investigators and spreading awareness, ordinary Mexicans, mostly women, are searching for justice and answers.
First LookUS and Mexican officials move swiftly to rescue abducted AmericansTwo Americans who survived a drug cartel shootout in Mexico returned to United States’ soil on Tuesday, escorted by the Mexican military and FBI. Two others died in an abduction that interrupted a trip to Mexico for cosmetic surgery.
Is democracy worth fighting for? Argentine Oscar nominee inspires a ‘yes.’Argentina has a track record of producing winning films about its dictatorship. But, Santiago Mitre’s “Argentina, 1985” stands out for its focus on the aftermath.
‘Essential ingredient’ for halting corruption in Peru? Common good.Corruption is top of mind in Peru, where political crisis and protests have gripped the nation since December.
First LookDemocracy in peril or wise economy? Mexico debates electoral reform.Mexico’s Senate approved a reform that downsizes the electoral institute and restricts its authority. Detractors say the reform undermines democracy, while President Andrés Manuel López Obrador asserts it will save money and curb political privileges.
Generosity grows alongside inflation in ArgentinaVolunteerism hit a historic high in Argentina last year, a reflection of a society familiar with – but not jaded by – economic crisis.
First LookColombia's Indigenous have a business plan to stop drugs, save forestCommunity leaders in the Putumayo province of Colombia hope to protect the region from the spread of coca crops and rising deforestation. The aim: Make a community-run fruit oil processing plant turn a profit.
Nicaragua's prisoner release: A win or loss for human rights?Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega releases 222 prisoners to the U.S. It’s a win for families of the prisoners, but it could set back democracy-building in the Central American nation.
In Canada, women-only ice fishing is about more than fishIce fishing in North America has long been male-dominated. But for a growing number of women, it is a chance to get into nature and bond with friends – and maybe even catch some fish.
Cover StoryWhat does forgiveness mean? A Canadian bus crash, five years later.Some victims of the deadly crash say deporting the driver, whose inattention killed 16 people, amounts to a double punishment.
Culture as resistance? Haitians defy gangs by embracing theater.Despite widespread violence at the hands of criminal gangs, Haitians are risking it all to attend live theater.
First LookBolsonaro seeks to delay return to Brazil with US tourist visaBrazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has requested to stay in the U.S. following the election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Mr. Bolsonaro is being investigated in Brazil after his supporters stormed the nation’s capital protesting the election.
First LookNew app poses another hurdle for migrants seeking asylum in USA mobile app for asylum seekers was meant to ease difficulties at the border but has been overwhelmed since its introduction this month.
Did Snow White consent? Salvadoran youths rewrite tales – and their future.The use of imagination and storytelling to dissect real-life challenges is the focus of youth workshops that aim to combat violence and inequality in Latin America.
First LookBrazil appoints Indigenous ministers to reverse Amazon deforestationPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is making Amazon preservation a top priority. Mr. Lula pledges to expand protected territories in the Amazon and halt illegal deforestation by tapping environmentalists and Indigenous people for key leadership positions.
Did Brazil’s armed forces halt – or help – capital rioters?As details emerge on Brazil’s Jan. 8 insurrection, the role of the armed forces looks less celebratory.
Peru protests highlight rural-urban divides – 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.
