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The hottest ticket in Canada: A noisy library with much more than booksCalgary’s Central Library opened last year to crowds drawn to its architecture, podcast studios, meeting spaces – and books.
Grieving for the environment, without saying ‘climate change’More people are experiencing what some researchers call “ecological grief,” whether or not they believe climate change is caused by humans.
First LookIn Venezuela, secret U.S. talks and crumbling alliancesThe U.S. is conducting secret talks with Diosdado Cabello and other top officials as Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's grip on power weakens.
First test for a new president: How to make Guatemala ‘safe’ for asylumGuatemala’s president-elect Alejandro Giammattei, who takes office in January, inherits a controversial deal with the U.S. to limit migration.
Illegal border crossing: How U.S. guns wind up in Canada and MexicoAs the gun debate reignites after the El Paso and Dayton shootings, Canada and Mexico are speaking out about how they are hit by U.S. gun laws.
For residents of ‘Canada’s Texas,’ a sense of ‘western alienation’In Alberta, the heartland of Canada’s energy industry, many feel they are being taken advantage of and disrespected by the rest of country.
Raise the retirement age? In Brazil, that’s starting to sound all right.Pension reform in Brazil has long met firm pushback. But this week, Congress moved closer than ever to approving changes seen as key for the economy.
Disney cruises put Bahamas to test: Environment or economy?As Disney Cruise Line gets the go-ahead for a facility on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, it puts the pristine environment under strain.
Puerto Rico protests: With governor gone, this is ‘just the beginning’Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has resigned after weeks of protests. But this is just the beginning of needed change, some protesters say.
First LookPan Am games stoke debates over inequality in Peru's capitalThe largest multi-sports event in the Americas, opening Friday, has brought new multi-million dollar arenas to Peru. But in Lima, the new sports centers cast a shadow over communities who have been demanding drainage, roads, and drinking water for decades.
How a tiny island nation deals – or doesn’t – with 40,000 VenezuelansAs Venezuelans continue to flee, tiny Trinidad and Tobago has absorbed more per capita than almost any other country. But it hasn’t been smooth.
Six months of fading promises, but Venezuela’s Guaidó hangs onJuan Guaidó declared himself interim president in January, but has fallen short of many lofty promises. Why does he still have so many supporters?
‘Hostage diplomacy’ spat between China and Canada hits homeChina’s arrests of two Canadians, which followed the arrest of a Huawei executive in Vancouver, have some people rethinking their dealings in China.
How to talk with kids about migration? Try picking up a book.Our Mexico City correspondent shares the children’s books her family uses to discuss migration – with a stamp of approval from her daughter.
First LookFor Venezuelan migrants, culinary staple takes on greater significanceMigrants throughout time have brought local cuisines with them to new places. Opening arepa restaurants has allowed Venezuelan migrants to make a living abroad while keeping alive a culinary tradition.
The ExplainerHonduras coup: Why the 10-year anniversary matters todayTen years after a coup removed President Manuel Zalaya from power, its consequences still shape Honduras – from months of protests to migration.
FocusTired of waiting for Canada, native peoples reclaim their cultureThough it made many promises to Canada’s indigenous peoples on reconciliation, the Trudeau government has realized little substantive progress.
Calgary Stampede: Come for the rodeo, stay for the bug-covered ice creamLemonade full of edible flowers? An octopus on a stick? Bug-covered ice cream? The Calgary Stampede takes boundary-pushing fare to a new level.
First LookDespite immigration crackdown, Mexico's president stays popularMexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has intensified immigration enforcement at the country's southern border. His constant approval ratings, though, suggest historically migrant-friendly Mexico has soured on those crossing its border illegally.
First LookCentral American governments largely silent on immigrationAs Mexico and the United States trade blame for immigration to their southern borders, Central American governments have taken little action. Citizens of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras send home billions in remittances. But there are signs of changed attitudes.
