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Difference MakerIn a Haiti hungry for hope, one doctor uplifts her community from the insideMarie-Marcelle Deschamps doesn’t want to be anywhere but Haiti. For decades, she has dedicated her life to an innovative hospital that provides far more than physical care.
Venezuela’s Maduro clings to power. Opposition hopes this time it ends differently.Venezuelan President Maduro has claimed – without evidence – that he won the presidential election. Despite high levels of repression, the opposition is leaning into their hope for change.
First LookMasked attackers vandalize Venezuelan opposition headquarters in post-election turmoilSince Venezuela’s disputed July 28 election, a number of the country’s close allies have called for higher transparency, with the U.S. endorsing the opposition’s win. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s headquarters were ransacked Aug. 2.
First LookPaper tally sheets will prove the winner of Venezuela’s election – so where are they?After both President Nicolás Maduro and the main opposition claimed to have won Venezuela’s presidential election, Mr. Maduro was declared winner – but the national electoral authority has yet to release the tally sheets that would confirm the results.
First LookWho won Venezuela’s election? Both candidates claim victory.Both Nicolás Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo González claimed victory in Venezuela’s presidential election on July 28. Foreign governments have hesitated to recognize the results as the opposition called on their supporters to remain calm.
First LookWildfires rage across western US, Canada, as firefighters struggle to control themThe so-called Park Fire had scorched more than 550 square miles in inland Northern California as of Sunday, darkening the sky and contributing to poor air quality in a large swath of the Northwestern U.S. and western Canada.
Venezuelans say they’re done with Maduro. Will the presidential election reflect that?As Venezuelans prepare for the July 28 presidential election, the historically divided opposition is garnering sky-high support, prompting sitting President Nicolás Maduro to grasp at power in blatant ways.
First LookIn Javier Milei’s cash-strapped Argentina, enterprising residents use ingenuity to make ends meetPresident Javier Milei’s brutal austerity measures that sought to reverse decades of reckless spending have caused prices to skyrocket in a country that already had one of the world’s highest inflation rates. Argentina now has a staggering 57% poverty rate.
Blocked from voting, Venezuela’s diaspora finds new ways to oppose MaduroAs Venezuelans vote for their next leader, the diaspora is playing a key role in motivating – and informing – the electorate from abroad.
‘Our children would not be dead.’ Why these moms are advocating for safe drugs.What’s the best way to prevent overdose deaths amid a crisis of toxic opioids? In British Columbia, mothers who have lost children are advocating for a safe and regulated supply of drugs. The public does not agree. Part 2 of a series.
First LookIt’s a big year for Caesar salad. The popular dish is turning 100.Tijuana will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Caesar salad with a three-day festival and the unveiling of a statue of Caesar Cardini.
As wildfire season looms, these residents aren’t waiting for government helpAfter a record 2023 wildfire season, Canadian officials say they are better prepared to protect communities this year. Residents aren’t so sure.
In Latin America, armies stage comebacks – but not by coupA coup attempt in Bolivia last week reminded Latin Americans of the bad old days of military rule – and of regional armies’ renewed prominence.
First LookCategory 4 Hurricane Beryl churns across Caribbean. Here’s why it’s historic.The earliest recorded Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic hit the Caribbean early on July 1. It turned from a tropical depression into a hurricane in less than 42 hours.
First LookWakan Gli, a rare white buffalo calf born in Yellowstone, means much more to the LakotaIn Yellowstone National Park, the birth of a rare white buffalo calf signals the fulfillment of sacred prophecy for several Native American tribes – and conveys a warning to take care of the natural environment.
First LookIn Bolivia, democracy prevails for another day over an attempted coupAfter Bolivia’s nation watched in shock as troops stormed the presidential palace on June 26, calm is returning. In their coup attempt, military forces seized control of the main square, crashed a tank into the palace, and fired tear gas at protestors.
With free laundry and salsa classes, Bogotá tries to care for its unpaid caregiversBogotá’s Care Blocks are serving as models for governments around Latin America that want to recognize the value of unpaid caregiving.
Gangs have taken over Haiti. Schools must educate anyway.Haiti has dealt with decades of political turmoil and natural disasters. Although there hasn’t been an uninterrupted academic year since 2017, schools here embody hope for a stabler future.
First LookProtesters and police collide after Argentine president’s spending cut passes SenateArgentina President Javier Milei’s proposal to cut state spending and strengthen his power was barely approved on June 13 by the Senate. Thousands of protesters gathered outside Congress, and federal security pushed back with tear gas and water cannons.
How hard is it to root out corruption? Ask Guatemala’s new president.Guatemala’s leader rose to power on a pledge to clean up corruption. He’s learning that it takes more than just political will and popular support.
