All Americas
First LookFearing Trump's influence, Brazil stands up against BolsonaroPresident Jair Bolsonaro claims Brazil’s electronic voting machines are fraudulent. He’s met with Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orban, and Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Fearing a coup, Brazilians from all walks of life are rallying to defend democracy.
Cover StoryIn Winnipeg, a donated building becomes a force for reconciliationThe transfer of the colonial icon to Indigenous leaders is seen as a tangible sign of renewal, and a model for other Canadian cities and landmarks.
As El Salvador cracks down on gangs, one community unites to say ‘enough’El Salvador implemented a state of emergency to combat gang violence. The arrests have sowed distrust, but some are determined to respond with unity.
First LookAlbuquerque museum set to return ancient artifacts to MexicoAfter gathering dust for 15 years in storage at a museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a collection of figurines, bowls, and sculptures will be sent to Mexico. This follows increasing global campaigns to return artifacts to their places of origin.
How does a city define order? In Mexico, a debate about uniformity vs. culture.In a neighborhood in Mexico City, street vendors have been told to whitewash their stalls in an effort to clean up. How should a city balance order and tradition?
Pope begins ‘pilgrimage of penitence.’ How does Indigenous Canada feel?To many, the pope’s apology for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in the abuse of Canada’s Indigenous peoples was a crucial step toward forgiveness, as it acknowledged historical suffering.
First LookIll-gotten gifts? Indigenous groups ask Vatican to return artifacts.As Pope Francis visits Canada to apologize to Indigenous communities for their suffering at the hands of Catholic missionaries, tension about Indigenous artifacts in a Vatican museum is undermining prospects for reconciliation.
In this museum, the path of human rights leads upward to lightThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights traces the evolution of self-determination and dignity around the globe.
Migration to US is risky. Why do parents let their teens try it solo?Every year, thousands of parents watch their children make the perilous journey to the U.S. border – alone.
First LookA year since Moïse was killed, it's still 'fight or flight' in HaitiA year ago, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his private home. Since then, Haiti has seemed to be in a freefall as violence soars and the economy tumbles. Many locals struggle to make ends meet in the politically unstable nation.
First LookSan Antonio migrant tragedy underscores perils of border crossingsAfter 51 migrants perished the back of an 18-wheeler in San Antonio this week, reporters and officials across Central America are working to bring the victims some measure of dignity by identifying them, many of them who were traveling without valid IDs.
First Look'The forest is life': Indigenous Ecuadorians fight gold minersProspects of employment are not lustrous enough for indigenous Ecuadorians who value the natural wonders of the Amazon over its stores of copper and gold. Communities are fighting back against mining on their lands and are the rainforest’s best bet, experts say.
Hope amid tragedy: Will slain journalist’s death spark change in Amazon?Those close to journalist Dom Phillips hope his death can spark an understanding of risks against the Amazon that he dedicated himself to report.
First Look'Pray for a miracle': Taps run dry as drought hits Mexican cityThe Mexican city of Monterrey is enduring a serious drought, which has residents frustrated and searching for longterm solutions, especially with the challenges presented by climate change.
First LookWildfires unearth long-lost artifacts of U.S. Indigenous historyPrescribed burns in the American Southwest has firefighters and archaeologists working together to protect and preserve indigenous sites and artifacts.
First LookWhy Colombian voters picked their first leftist presidentPresident-elect Gustavo Petro was once a rebel with the now-defunct M-19 movement. His victory is seen as ending Colombia’s long stigmatization of the left for its role in the country's half century of armed conflict.
From masked protests to the ballot box: Colombians shake up electionsTwo outsider candidates face off in Colombia’s presidential runoff June 19, underscoring citizen discontent with the political establishment.
First LookLatin American women are shortening the road from farm to tableAcross Brazil and Latin America women are finding innovative ways to curb inflation and support both organic producers and consumers. Thousands of small-scale farmers in the region are reaping the benefits, an essential link in warding off a global food crisis, experts say.
Black market as public service? How Cubans respond to food shortages.Cuba is facing some of its worst shortages in decades. Citizens are tapping into social media – and access to dollars – to help neighbors.
FocusVoices of 'Turtle Island': How Indigenous peoples see their North AmericaAmericans and Canadians have ignored and harmed Indigenous North America for centuries. But Native communities are working to take restore their visions of the future.
