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In Mexico, an End to Hugs

Organized crime in Mexico is fueling pressure on the country's new president amid threats from president-elect Trump for a more aggressive posture.

A Missed Opportunity — U.S. Set Agenda of Africa Summit, Not Africans

The agenda for the recent U.S.-Africa Summit reflects the continuing view in the West of Africa as a charity case rather than a key player on the global stage.

Cross Border Migration is Changing. Our Policies Aren’t.

The focus on the number of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. misses a key aspect of how migrant flows are changing and why border policy needs to adapt.

A ‘National Poisoning’ — Synthetic Drugs Flooding the U.S.-Mexico Border

Synthetic drugs like meth and fentanyl are flooding across the U.S.-Mexico border, killing tens of thousands while fueling a growing humanitarian catastrophe.

Global Divisions, Political Scandals Can’t Diminish World Cup’s Enduring Appeal

Four experts weigh in on soccer's global reach, why it remains the "people's sport," and which team will most likely take the Cup in Qatar.

Building Bridges to Climate Progress

This year's UN climate conference could bring about much-needed and long-awaited funding for climate strategies in developing nations.

Brazil’s Upcoming Elections are ‘Life or Death’ for Indigenous People of the Amazon

Brazilians head to the polls Oct. 30 in an election that could determine the fate of the Amazon rainforest and the Indigenous communities that live there.

James Webb is Just the Tip of the Iceberg in Space Exploration

Plans to return humans to the moon are just one of the next major endeavors to follow the launch of the James Webb telescope.

For Caribbean Diaspora, Elizabeth’s Passing Raises the Specter of the UK’s Colonial Past

Carib Press publisher and editor Lyndon Johnson says Elizabeth's passing is a reminder of unresolved issues stemming from the colonial past.

Ordinary Brazilians Go Hungry as Bolsonaro Threatens Democracy

Rampant hunger, poverty and crippling household debt are priorities for Brazilian voters even as the current president makes democracy the key target.

Officials Dither as Climate, Humanitarian Catastrophe Loom Over US-Mexico Border

The end of beer manufacturing and a wave of violence across Mexico's north point to deepening crises along the border region.

The Border Wager: Near Shoring Puts Ciudad Juárez at Center of Global Economy

In the annals of border history, U.S.-Mexico relations and global commerce, Ciudad Juárez has often - and may yet still play - a pivotal role.

A Year After Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Refugees Struggle to Find Footing in US

There are now 76,000 refugees from Afghanistan who have resettled in the US, mostly in Northern California, Washington DC, Texas, and Washington state.

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