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Seeking asylum in the US? Make sure your cellphone is charged.Seeking asylum is one of the most fraught moments in an individual’s life. Now the U.S. requires asylum seekers to begin the process with a phone application that could exacerbate inequalities.
First LookBrazil's Lula has a plan to rein in gun ownership. Will it work?Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is working to undo the pro-gun policies of his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. Citizens are now required to register firearms with the Federal Police, sparking fears of governmental weapon confiscation.
How Pentagon leak suspect’s violent words escaped noticeThe Pentagon missed red flags identifying Airman Jack Teixeira as a security risk.
Finding joy among strangers: The Afro-Uruguayan rhythm that embraces allAn Afro-Uruguayan rhythm may be traced back to slavery, but it’s transcending present-day divisions and differences to spark joy across Uruguay.
First LookSantiago Peña to become youngest Paraguay presidentParaguay’s conservative Colorado Party will stay in power for another five years, with citizens voting in Santiago Peña as president. “I think even the Colorado Party members are shocked by such a wide margin,” said political consultant Sebastián Acha.
What Paraguay election means for Taiwan, and US-China competitionParaguay’s presidential election Sunday could create regional ripples as top candidates diverge on whether to keep recognizing Taiwan or look to China.
Prosecuting presidents: In Latin America, it hasn't buoyed public trustLatin America counts decades of experience holding some of its highest leaders to account for crimes and corruption.
First LookHow a Puerto Rican community battles blackouts with solar powerIn Puerto Rico, extreme weather fuels fears of power blackouts. Yet microgrids of solar panels could provide backup energy and boost self-sufficiency. Nearly 700 rooftop solar panels were recently installed as part of a growing microgrid initiative.
Is kicking out illegal miners enough to save Brazil’s Amazon?Brazil’s president is doubling down on protecting the Amazon – crucial for combatting global warming.
Are falling murder rates enough to heal Central American societies?Homicides have decreased across Central America in recent years, but healing society is about more than just reducing murders.
Preserving culture: Rappers keep the Maya language aliveFor some young people in Mexico, rapping in Maya offers more than self-expression. It also presents a path to cultural preservation.
First LookLiving in limbo: Buenos Aires unhoused seek shelter at the airportThe Jorge Newbery International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has become a makeshift homeless shelter as poverty rates rise with the country’s high inflation. Many people, including senior citizens, have lived in the airport for years.
First LookHearts overwhelmed: Mexico exhibit celebrates a lost societyA new exhibit hosted by Museum of Templo Mayor in Mexico City marks the 45th anniversary of the discovery of a monolith depicting the Mexican lunar goddess, Coyolxauhqui. The finding sheds light on Mexica civilization before the Spanish conquest.
‘Goldilocks’ of Latin America democracy? Uruguay’s model of stability.As countries across the Americas struggle with political, social, and economic crises, Uruguay is emerging as something of a model of stability.
With ‘not guilty,’ Trump enters period of potential legal perilThe first-ever criminal charges filed against a former U.S. president opened a chapter of legal vulnerability for Donald Trump. Three other indictments could follow.
Sobering moment: Americans reflect on Trump indictmentThe historic indictment of a former president sparked a full range of reactions today, from concern to relief to a mixture of both.
First LookOfficials open investigation into ‘tragic fire’ at Mexico migrant centerMexico is investigating the cause and handling of a deadly fire that broke out at a migrant detention center in a northern border city.
Peru’s fight against corruption: ‘Encouraging’ or ‘horrible’?Peru has stood out in the region for its ability – and will – to prosecute high-level leaders for corruption. Can it persist?
First LookHonduras cuts ties with Taiwan, boosts China's growing influenceHonduras has cut ties with Taiwan to show its allegiance to China after decades of the Asian superpower funding infrastructure projects across the country. It’s a sign of China’s growing influence in Latin America and of Taiwan’s diminishing recognition.
First LookStarlink internet spurs schools, movies, and illegal mines in BrazilElon Musk’s satellite internet, Starlink, has spread rapidly in the Amazon rainforest, providing high-speed connection in remote areas. Brazilian authorities have seized Starlink internet units, a valuable tool for criminals, in illegal mining sites.
