The Americas
The Americas
Brazil is bashing its patron saint of the environment
Congress is bulldozing environmental laws. Marina Silva wants to stop it
The Americas
Inside the secret military dialogue between Britain and Argentina
A deal would counter China and please America. It requires deft diplomacy on the Falklands
The Americas
Cuba’s leaders fiddle the figures
But they can’t avoid the summer heat—and their disgruntled compatriots
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Canada makes a first concession to Donald Trump
Mark Carney is hoping it does not lead to more demands
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Brazil’s president is losing clout abroad and unpopular at home
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva put Brazil on the map, but he hasn’t adapted to a changed world
The Americas
Brazil’s president is losing clout abroad and unpopular at home
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva put Brazil on the map, but he hasn’t adapted to a changed world
The Americas
The gold bull-market has a dirty secret
Gold is now better business than drugs for many gangs
The Americas
Police allege that Jair Bolsonaro sanctioned a spy ring
The right-wing former president is already on trial for allegedly plotting a coup
The Americas
Brazilians love football. Their national team is past its prime
Brazil hasn’t won a World Cup in a quarter of a century. Corruption and chaotic domestic leagues are to blame
The Americas
Drone warfare is hitting Haiti
The gangs have been pushed back in places, but there are concerns that drones are illegal and may be ultimately ineffective