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First LookBoom-and-bust cycles stir protests across the global southRapid economic growth followed by a slump is a pattern playing out across a number of developing nations from Haiti to Chile, spurring citizen unrest.
First LookReligious group leads march for political reform in HaitiAfter weeks of violent protests, thousands joined religious leaders, marching peacefully for political reform through the Haitian capital.
First LookCanada decides: Trudeau still in power, but without majorityScandals damaged Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's image, but he won a second term and an endorsement from former President Barack Obama.
Cover StoryWhy more Mexicans wrap themselves in the flag500 years after conquistadors first set foot on Mexican soil, a renewed sense of nationalism is taking root.
‘The game of life and death’: An ancient sport revives in Mexico (video)Ulama was once a high-stakes ritual in Mesoamerica. Today, as renewed nationalism takes hold in Mexico, a new generation is discovering the game.
FocusWhy Canada has cooled on Justin TrudeauJust a few years ago, Justin Trudeau was a political rock star in Canada. Now he's struggling to ensure that his party wins Monday's elections.
First LookIndigenous protesters triumph, Ecuador to rework austerity planQuito begins cleanup after protests resulted in a deal. President Lenín Moreno kept his promise to allow protests, which his predecessor suppressed.
The cost of a guest worker visa? For some scam victims, years of debt.Temporary worker visas for the U.S. seem like a safe alternative to migration to many Guatemalans. But recruitment scams often target applicants.
First LookTo avoid protesters, Ecuador president moves capitalWith the country in crisis, Ecuador President Lenín Moreno moved its capital after protesters descended in Quito to rally against economic austerity.
Climate is a top issue in Canada. Why aren’t the Greens doing better?While the environment and climate change assume unprecedented importance for many Canadians, the party that champions them – the Greens – still lags.
First LookAmid inflation, protests, Haitians 'living on hope'With inflation rising to almost 20% and violent protests demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse, schools and businesses are closing.
How attacks on women mobilized Mexico’s ‘feminist earthquake’Feminist protests in Mexico City face pushback for their tactics. But activists angry at the rate of violence against women see change in the making.
After brownface scandal, how do minority Canadians view Trudeau?A month away from Canadian elections, minority voters interviewed say the focus of the brownface scandal has been misplaced.
Winning, Canada-style: Bianca Andreescu inspires at US OpenBianca Andreescu has sealed her place in Canada’s consciousness – she has Canadians enthralled, and perhaps seeing a bit of themselves in her.
First LookMexico claims success in migrant crackdown; activists cry foulMexico has reduced traffic over the U.S. border, but activists say their tactics force migrants to take more dangerous routes or wait in limbo.
First LookDorian aftermath: waves of help head to BahamasHumanitarian aid reaches the Bahamas by sea and air while many Bahamians seek shelter or flights to neighboring islands as death toll rises.
‘I’m shooting images instead of people.’ A former guerrilla changes his lens.A former FARC guerrilla, long schooled in violence, now shoots Colombia’s journey to peace with a video camera.
Canada asks, ‘Why aren’t we helping more Central American refugees?’Canada was the world’s most welcoming country to refugees in 2018. But asylum seekers from Central America have not gotten as much help as others.
First LookBahamas rescue and aid begin as Dorian whirls northBahamians rescue neighbors alongside aid groups in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, which tied the record for strongest Atlantic storm to ever hit land.
- Invasion of urbanite raccoons: Toronto grapples with wild residents
Raccoons are the scourge of Toronto. They – and other wildlife – are the new urbanites, raising the question: What does it mean to be wild?
