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Is democracy sinking in Guatemala? Legal meddling ahead of inauguration.What happens when a nation’s justice system is used by a select, powerful few as a weapon? Guatemala’s president-elect is finding out in real time.
First LookChileans vote no to ‘extremist’ constitution amid reform effortsChilean voters have rejected a conservative constitution to replace the country’s dictatorship-era charter, a little over a year after turning down a proposed leftist charter. The results of the vote underline deep divisions within the country.
In Pictures: Nunavut villagers find home in a stark landLife in the Canadian Arctic is hard. Our reporting team found that it is made easier by the spirit of community embraced by Indigenous villagers.
Swings and extremes: Chile votes on new constitution – againFour years ago, Chileans said they were looking for a new, modern constitution. This weekend, exhausted citizens vote once again.
First LookFarmers are razing the Amazon. Brazil says they’re also the solution.Farmers are a key part of Brazilian President Lula’s plan to address deforestation in the Amazon – even as farmers continue to turn wide swathes of forest into farmland.
Does Ukraine aid bolster US national security? Biden makes his case.Many Americans worry that U.S. support for Ukraine is a waste of money. But might underwriting Kyiv's fight against Russia now be a kind of insurance against costlier U.S. military action later?
Venezuela promised to take over part of Guyana. Why now?Venezuela is escalating a land dispute with neighboring Guyana – but threats may have more to do with internal politics than territorial expansion.
First LookArgentina to devalue peso: ‘Our mission is to avoid a catastrophe.’Argentina will devalue its currency by 50% and make drastic cuts to energy and transportation spending. New President Javier Milei has warned that the economic emergency will get worse before getting better.
Almighty US dollar? Argentina’s new leader provides a test.The U.S. dollar has always carried a certain cache. But as Argentina considers adopting it as official currency, the drawbacks of the greenback come into sharp relief.
First LookPeruvians divided as ex-president, jailed for massacres, walks freeAn imprisoned ex-president of Peru was released on humanitarian grounds on Dec. 6, stoking controversy in the Andean nation. Alberto Fujimori was serving a 25-year sentence for massacres committed during his rule in the 1990s.
Ice cream nation: Does Ecuador take the cherry?Ice cream is the national food in the Andean nation of Ecuador. Ecuadorians say they like their creamsicles, soft-serves, and sorbets more than anyone.
First LookVenezuelans voted to claim Guyana’s territory. What comes next?Voters approved a referendum claiming a disputed region of neighboring Guyana, according to Venezuela’s election authority. Many see the issue as a way for the Venezuelan regime to gain support ahead of the 2024 elections.
First LookAn Amazonian tribe was near extinction. Here’s how its women saved it.The Juma, an Amazonian Indigenous tribe, seemed destined for extinction. Sisters Boreá, Mandeí, and Maytá were able to make a comeback by changing the tribe’s patriarchal tradition. Now, they fight to preserve their territory and culture.
First LookPanama court nixes copper mine contract after weeks of protestsPanama’s top court ruled against a controversial mining contract on Tuesday. The contract, signed Oct. 20, sparked a wave of protests across the country and has become a major issue in Panama’s upcoming elections.
Argentina’s President-elect Milei promises drastic change: Can he deliver?With repeated economic crises and politicians who no longer inspire hope, protest candidates can transform into presidents-elect. Will Javier Milei be able to shake up Argentina as promised?
First LookGangs besieged a Haiti hospital. Where is Kenya’s police force?Armed gang members surrounded a Port-au-Prince hospital, trapping dozens inside. Rising violence in Haiti has pushed Kenyan lawmakers to OK a police intervention in the Caribbean nation – though the move still faces opposition.
Protesters of Israel-Hamas war fear nuance is getting lostIsrael’s war against Hamas has unleashed a torrent of responses from Westerners, both positive and negative. Many are finding it a challenge to express their feelings without being co-opted by darker forces in society.
First LookPrivate grocery stores in Cuba are thriving. But who can afford them?Dozens of privately owned grocery stores, mipymes, as locals call them, have sprung up in Cuba. In a country that is short of supplies, they aim to strengthen local production amid an economic crisis. The catch is that many locals can’t afford them.
First LookA controversial copper mine divided Panama. Now voters will decide.Protests against copper mining rocked Panama last week, prompting the government to put a controversial mining contract up for a public vote. Demonstrators say they will stay in the streets until the contract is suspended.
Cover StoryMeet Dennis Muñoz, defender of lost causes in El SalvadorEl Salvador is safer now, but human rights are being sacrificed. Meet Dennis Muñoz, who defends those without resources – and now without rights.
