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Ahead of polls, Mexicans get a different kind of campaign call: 'Don't vote'Organized efforts to block voting in Sunday's midterm elections as well the worst election-season violence in years could prompt many in parts of the country to stay home.
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Difference MakerDaniel Arenas started over in his native land, a new Dream in MexicoHe grew up in the US but without citizenship. Now he's helping others return to Mexico.
How a Mexican teacher union thwarted president's education reformA cornerstone measure designed to raise teacher performance has run aground. President Enrique Peña Nieto has made education a key plank of his reform agenda.
Brazil's former soccer chief could face corruption chargesFollowing a two-year investigation into 2014 World Cup preparations involving almost $1.5 million in 'atypical' bank transfers, Brazilian federal police requested that prosecutors file corruption charges against soccer confederation ex-president Ricardo Texeira.
Radical teachers vow to block Mexican midterm electionsThe radical teachers movement has built a reputation for long strikes and takeovers of public spaces, including an uprising in 2006 that sought the ouster of a state governor.
FIFA arrests resonate in Brazil, still smarting from World Cup wasteBrazilians reacted with a sense of vindication to the racketeering, money laundering, and other corruption charges brought against FIFA officials and corporate executives.
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Mexico elections: Will 'El Bronco' factor drive weary voters to the polls?Independents are eligible to run in all states for the first time in June 7 elections. In the border state of Nuevo León, a candidate known as 'El Bronco' is energizing voters fed up with scandal-ridden parties.
How Guatemala is trying to keep girls from 'growing up too fast'With pressure from NGOs, the government has improved monitoring of child pregnancies and is considering a bill to raise the minimum age for marriage.
Guatemala: How a corruption scandal forced the president's handA UN-backed commission in Guatemala has uncovered a corrupt customs network, implicating senior officials. Its campaign against impunity has won public support from unlikely quarters and rattled the country's political elite.
Victory behind bars? How imprisoning politicians in Venezuela could backfire.Venezuela currently has 77 people imprisoned for political reasons. But in a show of defiance toward the government, two prisoners scored spots on the opposition ballot in upcoming National Assembly elections.
Norwegian cruise ship runs aground in BermudaWith 2,675 passengers on board, the cruise ship ran aground on a reef after losing power off Bermuda. There were no reports of any injuries.
How Brazilian beef industry became latest ally in fight against deforestationOnce criticized for mowing down tropical rainforests to make way for pasture, the worlds largest meatpacking company now shuns cattle raised on deforested land.
Why Uruguay took six Guantanamo detainees but isn't considering moreUruguay prides itself on being a beacon of tolerance and stability in the region. But recent protests by ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees could put future placements at risk.
Raúl Castro the Catholic? Pope Francis's message resonates in Communist CubaCuban President Raúl Castro has joined the growing ranks of world leaders inspired by Pope Francis's message of compassion and humility.
The Explainer'Canada's Texas' just swung hard blue. Here's why that matters.Canadians are stunned that Alberta voted out Conservatives in favor of the NDP, a left-wing party. The switch could have a profound impact on Canada's energy industry.
As Venezuela struggles, Nicaragua feels a chillMost nations are enjoying falling energy costs due to the drop in global oil prices. But Nicaragua is finding that its special relationship with oil-rich Venezuela is exacting a high cost at a tough moment.
Why French president is making first ever trip to CubaFrench President Francois Hollande began the first visit by a French head of state to Cuba. French companies in Cuba want to expand their business with an eye to the potential end of the US. economic embargo of Cuba.
Cuba's Raul Castro emerges as a Pope Francis fanThe Cuban leader said Pope Francis' focus on the needs of the poor is luring him back to the church.
