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Border Kids Know: Texas Is Still Texas

A personal look at the surprising politics of the US-Mexico border region.

Brazil’s municipal elections saw setbacks for the president, gains for right-wing parties outside his orbit – and promising new voices on the left.

The absence of stable political parties is destabilizing democracies throughout Latin America.

With nationalism on the rise, politicians in charge of cities are forging alliances and bypassing national governments.

Expect more populism ahead in one of the world’s hardest-hit countries by COVID-19.

The country’s current political leaders are in no position to take charge of the process. Here’s why that’s a problem.

The politician who most benefited from Brazil’s anti-corruption probe has put the final nail in its coffin.

Fed up with violence, Mexico’s feminist movement has become a key source of opposition to the president.

With Juan Guaidó under pressure, an opposition stalwart plays the long game.

A Biden victory would rob the Brazilian president of key political advantages that go far beyond an amicable relationship with President Trump.

COVID-19 and economic crisis haven’t stopped a dubious push for impeachment.

Porfirio Muñoz Ledo helped López Obrador to the national stage. Now he wants to push the president’s party in a different direction.

Expect even more outsiders in years ahead.

Life in Brazil returns to normal, even if it shouldn’t.