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Amid government repression, Nicaraguans get creativeOne year after the start of mass protests and Nicaragua's political crisis, activists aren't letting the clampdown quiet their cause.
First LookUS-bound migrants struggle as Mexican support fadesReports from the latest Central American migrant caravan indicate a growing lack of food and shelter. Support from Mexican towns and officials for continuous waves of migrants is drying up.
First LookAi Weiwei exhibit honors unsolved case of missing Mexican studentsLarge colorful portraits in Mexico’s capital depict 43 students who disappeared at the hands of police five years ago. Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei was inspired to create the exhibit after meeting the students' relatives.
First LookDaily essentials scarce in Cuba, as economic crisis loomsRoutine staples have disappeared from Cuban markets as the country struggles with a weak domestic economy and new U.S. sanctions.
Mexico to US: You think caravans are tough for you?The U.S. has pressured Mexico to block more migrants from reaching the border. But Mexico may be poised to crack down anyway.
First LookVenezuela's embattled Maduro finally grants Red Cross entryThe Red Cross, which visit inmates worldwide to monitor conditions, has been blocked from entering Venezuela since at least 2012. Some say the move by President Maduro is an attempt to counter growing criticism against his government.
FocusWhen mining companies work abroad, should justice follow them home?When abuses happen at Canadian mining corporations' sites around the world, where and how can victims seek justice?
Cover StoryNorthern composure: Can Canada stave off the West’s populist anger?Canada kind: Anti-globalist populism plagues the West, but Canada is insulated by geography, history, and centuries-old politics.
Why Central American aid cuts could mean more migration, not lessPresident Donald Trump has announced cuts to $450 million in aid to Central America. But will that help or hurt his goal of stemming migration?
First LookTrump moves to cut aid to three Central American nationsIn response to a surge of Central Americans fleeing north to the U.S. southern border, President Donald Trump vowed Saturday to cut direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. He also threatened to close the border and halt all trade with Mexico.
Pass the tofu: How eating vegan became a billion-dollar businessIn the U.S. the plant-based food industry saw dollar sales growth of 20 percent in 2018 from the year before, worth more than $3.3 billion.
First LookVenezuelan opposition leader's wife key to his success abroadNations across the globe are backing Juan Guaidó's bid for the Venezuelan presidency. His wife, Fabiana Rosales, has been crucial in stoking that international appeal, traveling extensively to lobby for her husband and garner more support for Venezuela's opposition.
Pride and profit: Why Mayan weavers fight for intellectual property rightsMayan weavers say their designs are often used without fair compensation. Can a proposal to change intellectual property law change that?
Christchurch brings global white supremacist threat into sharp reliefWhite supremacist terrorism is on the rise around the world. The attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, has brought new awareness of the long-underestimated threat.
After Christchurch, Muslims ask: Are we safe in the West?The Christchurch attack has shaken Muslims around the world. It was preceded by increasingly Islamophobic rhetoric and hate crimes.
3 million Venezuelans have fled. Who will rebuild?Many Venezuelans – those who stay, and those who have left – have new hope that change is ahead. But a political transition is just the first step.
First LookBrazil's new president seeks better ties with the USBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visits the White House this week to strengthen relations between the Western Hemisphere’s largest two economies. Mr. Bolsonaro's political rhetoric is often compared to that of President Donald Trump.
First LookBeating the blackout: Venezuelans use highway as cellphone hotspotNearly a week into the power outage, Venezuelans are finding creative ways to overcome it. Some congregate on the side of a Caracas highway for the slightest cellphone signal to connect with loved ones abroad.
First LookBlackouts aggravate political crisis in VenezuelaLong lines are forming at mountain springs and gas stations as Venezuela's political fallout drags on. This has fueled a blame game between supporters and opponents of Nicholás Maduro's government about who is responsible for the collapse of the power grid.
Two years after tragedy, can Guatemala rethink child protection?A 2017 fire at the Hogar Seguro Virgen de la Asunción, on the outskirts of Guatemala's capital, killed 41 girls who had been locked in a room. Advocates are trying to strengthen the country's protections for minors, especially in institutions.
