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FocusWith legal recreational pot, Canada leads way into uncharted territoryLegalization of recreational marijuana is a big step for any country, but it’s perhaps that much bigger a step for Canada, which typically has not challenged global mores, like that against drug use, so directly.
First LookFleeing violence, Honduran migrant caravan enters Guatemala en route to USInstead of making the perilous journey across Central America and Mexico alone, hundreds of Hondurans are marching toward the US together in a search for a better life and as a protest against endemic gang violence and widespread poverty in the region.
First LookVenezuelan fans welcome new baseball season amid national crisisConcerns about costs, facilities, and public safety may discourage some Venezuelan fans from going to baseball games, but last year stadium attendance rose 5 percent. Both fans and players alike are keeping a passion for the game alive amid hyperinflation and an uncertain future.
Independence’s import wanes in Quebec, but identity still entangles politicsThe provincial election in Quebec last week and its results show that while Quebecers may feel settled about their place in Canada, unease around migration and what that means for their culture has surfaced.
First LookBrazil's far-right gains power in Congress and confidence in BolsonaroFirst-round elections in Brazil proved a stunning win for far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro. The next race will be a testing ground for whether voters will accept a reformed Workers Party or move Latin America further to the right.
Culture shift: What’s behind a decline in drinking worldwideIn many places around the world, drinking alcohol has long been associated with growing up or simply having a good time. But there's growing evidence that is changing.
First LookMexican tourism brings uneven development in Nayarit stateThe balance between economic growth and sustainability is being challenged in a resort town outside Puerto Vallarta. As social inequalities and environmental problems grow, residents are questioning the merits of unchecked tourism developments.
In Brazil, voters' far-right fears carry weight of history"Fascist," "authoritarian," "far-right" – words that are thrown around in US politics these days. But what does it feel like to discuss those terms in a country that actually has memories of a military dictatorship?
First LookIn Colombia, bringing young people together to solve gang violenceFaced with a high murder rate, officials in one Colombian city are working to discourage gang violence through a community-based approach. This is a step away from the typical punitive methods used to break up gangs.
In Choir!Choir!Choir!, song builds community – even if you can't carry a tuneStarted in 2011, Choir!Choir!Choir! is arguably the most accessible singing group around. It is part of a wave of community choirs that has gathered force across North America.
Hammocks in Honduras: from inside prison walls to city streetsPrisons here are known for overcrowding, violence, and lax oversight. But they're also home to the prisoner-run businesses that provide most of the country's hammocks.
First LookUnder Trump administration, number of Mexican immigrants dropThe number of Mexican-born immigrants in the US plunged between 2016 and 2017, according to new census figures. The decline is likely due to both growing US hostility towards immigrants and increased opportunity in Mexico.
As Canada legalizes cannabis, concerns mount over challenges, uncertaintiesLegalization of marijuana is only the first step of introducing it to society as a recreational substance. Many issues, like how it will be sold and what effect it will have on communities, remain. Part two of two.
As legal cannabis comes to Canada, communities welcome accompanying job boomAs Canada prepares for the nationwide legalization of marijuana in October, some towns are finding that the nascent pot industry is bringing jobs where they are sorely needed.
In trial for eco-activist's murder, push for a full picture of justiceHonduras's supreme court has indefinitely delayed the trial for the murder of Berta Cáceres, a renowned environmental rights activist, after her family's lawyers filed a series of appeals.
FocusAmid trade fight, Canada returns to its roots in opposition to USAs President Trump threatens Ottawa amid renegotiations of NAFTA, it has rekindled a form of nationalism north of the border, which in multicultural and multilingual Canada more often takes the shape of anti-Americanism.
Why Guatemala is abandoning high-profile anti-corruption driveGuatemalans have been outspoken about battling fraud and corruption. But their voices have grown quieter, which may speak to an increasingly difficult political atmosphere in the country.
In museum's ashes, Brazilians see 'tragic metaphor' of country's crisesThe fire at Brazil’s National Museum would be a severe loss to science and art at any time. But today, many Brazilians look at the rubble and see a painful symbol of corruption and austerity.
First LookIn blow to Trudeau, court stops Canada pipeline projectThe Pacific pipeline would allow Canada to diversify oil markets and increase exports to Asia. But the court said the energy board's review was too flawed and that the federal government failed to engage in meaningful consultations with First Nations before approving it.
Endless summer? More Canadians embrace a getaway lifestyle.Many rural towns are dwindling, including tourist getaways that shrink at summer's end. In Ontario's Lakes region, costly city life and changing work patterns are spurring some to reimagine vacation cottages as all-year homes.
