A Stray Dog Became a Cultural Symbol in Brazil. Now, Mexico Is Claiming It.
To Brazilians, the ubiquitous caramel-colored mutts are a national icon. But a Mexican state has adopted them as its own homegrown symbol. Source link
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U.S. Was Asked to Blacklist Colombian Cartel Gold. It Was Also Buying It.
The request for sanctions, from Colombia’s defense minister, shows failures at both ends of the supply chain for illegal gold. Source link
U.S. Was Asked to Blacklist Colombian Cartel Gold. It Was Also Buying It.
The request for sanctions, from Colombia’s defense minister, shows failures at both ends of the supply chain for illegal gold. Source link
Trump Targets Brazil With 25% Tariff, Citing Unfair Trade Practices
The proposal marks the latest effort by the administration to rebuild its tariff agenda through Section 301 investigations. Source link
Trump Stands to Gain a Key Ally in Colombia’s Upcoming Election
Abelardo De La Espriella, a hard-line candidate on the right facing a left-wing rival in a presidential runoff, has pledged to crush drug traffickers. Source link
Alberta’s Movement to Separate from Canada Gets Its Moment
In October, Albertans will get to say if they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to leave. Will it settle the matter, or deepen the rift? Source link
What We Saw Driving Through Venezuela
new video loaded: What We Saw Driving Through Venezuela Our reporter Simon Romero takes a roadtrip from Caracas to Cumaná in Venezuela, showing the multiple military checkpoints the regime has along the coast, a constant reminder of the state’s presence. By Simon Romero, Leila Medina, Thomas Vollkommer, Joey Sendaydiego and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez June 1,…
An Industrial Gem in Venezuela Now Embodies the Country’s Decay
Cumaná was once an economic hub, producing Toyota Land Cruisers and exporting food across South America. Now it’s on the brink of disaster as public services collapse. Source link
Brooklyn Rivera, Nicaraguan Indigenous Leader, Dies in Government Custody
Brooklyn Rivera, 73, one of the most prominent Miskito political leaders in recent history, was arrested by the government in 2023. His family and other groups dispute the circumstances surrounding his death. Source link
Even Havana’s Street Sweepers Can’t Escape the Impact of the Fuel Blockade
A fuel blockade on Cuba has aggravated a lack of consistent garbage pickup and produced enormous trash piles. Source link