Thursday, July 02, 2026 4:28 PM ET
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Paraguay's economic rise and what it means for the Southern Cone6 hours ago
Data centers pit democracy and capitalism against each other7 hours ago
What Latin America's liberators learned from the American Revolution1 day ago
Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4 at high risk for wildfires -- This July 4, not everyone will be leaving the pyrotechnics to the professionals, so let's talk about the risk of fireworks starting wildfires.6 hours ago
At Scarborough Shoal, the law itself has no standing -- For Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal, sovereignty is felt through whether they can reach the waters they have long relied on.7 hours ago
Texas schools' mandatory Bible readings reignite century‑long debate -- On June 26, 2026, the Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for public schools, including selections from the Bible.1 day ago
Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations -- As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, global data shows that the country is failing to "promote the general Welfare."1 day ago
Latin America: Rent extraction vs. wealth creation -- Mexico recently moved to postpone its next judicial elections from 2027 to 2028 and revise the rules governing candidate selection.2 days ago
What 20 million bans reveal about the strain on Wikipedia's volunteers -- This year, Wikipedia is celebrating 25 years as the internet's encyclopedia that anyone can edit. In its first decade, it exploded in popularity.2 days ago
Argentina's challenge: Making economic reform credible -- Decades of government intervention and fiscal instability made Argentina one of Latin America's most expensive places to invest.3 days ago
Older people: Redefining humanity -- The world is aging at an unprecedented rate. The number of people aged 60 and older is expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030.6 days ago
Everyone pays for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich -- The United States is one of only a handful of countries that allows companies to hold patents on plant varieties.6 days ago
Venezuela needs justice, not just amnesty -- Venezuela's National Assembly passed the Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence, presented as a step toward social peace and national reconciliation.7 days ago
Japan and Malaysia deepen strategic coordination in an unstable Indo-Pacific -- The summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim showed how Tokyo is expanding partnerships.7 days ago
Scientific images faked with AI tricking academic journals -- When almost anyone can fabricate an image in seconds from a text prompt using artificial intelligence, how do people decide what image is real?8 days ago
Considerations for U.S. strikes against terrorists in Latin America -- Recent strikes in Latin America have focused regional attention on U.S. lethal force as a tool against designated terrorist organizations.9 days ago
Juneteenth's real meaning is written on the plates of smoked meats -- The story of Black Texans -- and how they shepherded the traditions of Juneteenth through food -- is a part of history that receives scant attention.9 days ago
U.S.-Iran agreement and the Kim family regime: What will Kim exploit? -- Kim Jong Un will view the U.S.-Iran agreement as a case study in coercion, timing, bargaining and regime survival.10 days ago
Heat waves increase wildfire risk -- and it's not by a small amount -- When heat waves hit, the risk of wildfires quickly rises. Prolonged heat dries out vegetation, and also plays other roles in spreading flames.10 days ago