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Lula Wins Again: What Brazil’s Election Means for the Americas
His Fourth Nonconsecutive Term Draws International Attention and Exposes the Region’s Political Divisions.
Brazil’s Presidential Race Remains Tight Ahead of Sunday’s Runoff
Latest Polls Show Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula in a Close Contest as Brazil Prepares to Vote
The Night María Corina Machado Brought Hope to the Streets
A Personal Account of Emotion, Expectation, and the Dreams of Venezuelans Waiting for Change
María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela: What Comes Next for the Country?
Her Return Draws Thousands Into the Streets and Reopens Debate Over Venezuela’s Political Future.
Chicago in Summer: Festivals and the Obama Center
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How the Animal Kingdom Celebrates Halloween
Forget the Costume Shop. Some of the Wildest Halloween Looks Come Straight from Nature.
Grave Watching: The Spookiest Cemeteries and Sacred Burial Grounds of the Americas
From Gothic Cemeteries to Ancestral Traditions Across the Americas
Dominican Christmas: Rhythm, Flavor and Community in Every Celebration
Discover the Traditions, Flavors and Celebrations of Christmas, New Year and Three Kings Day in the Dominican Republic
History-rich Quito, Ecuador and Its Enticing Flavors
Discover the city through its cuisine, from innovation to tradition

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Southern California Coast -- San Diego to Venice Beach
Follow California’s Legendary Coastal Route from San Diego to Venice Beach Through Iconic Surf Towns and Southern California Beach Culture
The Indigenous Northwoods: A Journey Through Ojibwe Country
A Respectful Road Trip Through the Native Communities, Landscapes, Traditions, and Living Cultures of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
Freak Power Destinations -- A Journey Through the Hemisphere’s Unorthodox Places
From Beat San Francisco to artistic Marfa and bohemian Valparaíso, discover places shaped by outsiders and unconventional lives.
Articles about the peoples and cultures of our hemisphere.
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Selena and Los Dinos: The Documentary Reviving the Legacy of a Latin American Cultural Icon.
Rewriting the Story of the Queen of Tex-Mex
Obama Center: The Legacy That Seeks to Transform a City
In the heart of Chicago’s South Side, an unprecedented project brings together history, nature, architecture, and civic participation
Lexington and Concord Where the Fight for Freedom Began
Two Small towns that Ignited a Revolution
Taylor Swift Regains Control of Her Legacy
The Battle for Her Masters Changes the Rules of the Music Industry
Bad Bunny Makes History with the First Grammy for Album of the Year in Spanish with Debí Tirar Más Fotos
An Intimate and Deeply Puerto Rican Record Conquers Music’s Biggest Night
Discover Brazilian Fashion in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
From São Paulo’s Textile Districts to Rio’s Beachwear, Discover how Two Very Different Cities Helped Shape the Way Brazil Dresses.
How Giant Murals Are Transforming Cities Across South and Central America
Art everywhere and in the streets.
Best Museum Exhibits in North America for 2026
Where Art, Travel, and Cultural Memory Meet
The 2026 World Cup "for Dummies"
A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Biggest Sporting Event on Earth





