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Tango for all? How Argentine artists are upending stereotypes.Tango may conjure up images of tight suits and stiletto heels, but an alternative approach to Argentina’s national cultural icon could change that.
First LookWith protestors at the door, Mexico’s Senate says judges must stand for electionMexico’s Senate voted on Sept. 10 to have all judges elected by popular vote, a change critics fear will threaten democracy. Hundreds of protestors pushed their way into the chamber, yelling, “The judiciary isn’t going to fall.”
First LookMaduro retains two-decades-long rule as opposition leader flees to SpainEdmundo González, considered by several foreign governments to be the winner of the July presidential election, landed in Madrid Sept. 8. There, he joins at least four former presidential hopefuls who are victims of Nicolás Maduro’s brutal rule.
Human smuggling is on the rise. International collaboration is key to halting it.Despite efforts to crack down on immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, human smugglers adapt quickly to new laws and regulations in how they market their “services” to desperate migrants. Human trafficking is on the rise. International collaboration is key to halting it.
First LookAs X sinks in Brazil, many users find refuge on Threads and BlueskyAfter Brazil’s Supreme Court’s decision to suspend X – with a hefty fine for those who evade the ban – users are moving to Bluesky or Threads. While X was not the largest platform in Brazil, it played an outsized role in politics, academia, and journalism.
The ExplainerWhy Mexican judicial reform is causing a rift with the USMexico’s president is pushing a controversial reform package through the legislature before leaving office. While he sees changes in how judges are selected as a win for democracy, others fear the loss of a key independent institution.
How Venezuela’s opposition leader went from political fringe to center stageVenezuela’s government and opposition have both claimed victory in the July 28 presidential election. María Corina Machado’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but she has a big stake in the outcome.
First LookVenezuelans worldwide rally against Maduro's disputed election victoryVenezuelans globally rallied to support the opposition's claim of victory over President Maduro in last month's disputed election. Demonstrations in cities like Caracas, Tokyo, and Sydney urged global backing for candidate Edmundo González, and support for those silenced by repression.
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.
