The Battle Over Brazil’s Isolated Tribes Takes a New Turn
An Indigenous patrol has emerged in the Javari Valley to protect a forest and its people.
The Long Shadow of Mexico’s War Over Catholicism
A century ago, the Cristero war pitted Catholics against the state—and left a lasting impact on the country’s left, still visible today.
121 Years Late, A Brazil-Bolivia Bridge Takes Shape
Promised in a 1903 treaty, the Mamoré International Bridge is set to finally take shape—on a continent increasingly geared toward trade with Asia.
When Mexico Tried a Different Approach to Drugs—and Washington Said No
In 1940, a major reform envisioned treating drug addiction with regulated dispensaries, until the U.S. helped put a stop to it.
Long View: When An Austrian Archduke Became Emperor of Mexico
The little-known story of the 19th-century French invasion that gave rise to Cinco de Mayo.
Long View: The 16th-Century Trade Route That Brought China to Mexico
The Middle Kingdom is hardly new to Latin America. One trade route dates back to the 16th century, and had major historical implications.
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