Carrie Kahn
Stories
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How a theater in the Amazon is staging a comeback
There is a historic opera house in the Amazon that is a destination for some famous singers, musicians and local fans.
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Argentina's far-right president has had some economic success. But analysts are wary
Argentina's ultra libertarian president is raking up economic successes at home and stirring up controversy abroad.
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Former Brazlian president indicted over alleged coup plot
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro and several others have been charged with attempting to overthrow incoming government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022.
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Leaders of the world's largest economies are gathering in Rio de Janeiro
As Brazil hosts the G-20 summit, it is likely President Biden's last international gathering. The meeting's agenda may be overshadowed by the incoming Trump administration.
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Communities in the Amazon struggle amid the second year of a devastating drought
A prolonged drought, now in its second year, is devastating large swaths of Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Whole communities and the Amazon’s largest city are struggling under the parched conditions.
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Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon drought
The world’s longest river is at its lowest levels ever due to devastating drought conditions. The dry conditions in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, have left tributaries and the vital waterway parched, stranding river communities, affecting commerce and livelihoods.
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Mexico has a new president — and for the first time, it's a woman.
Claudia Sheinbaum took the oath of office Tuesday, becoming modern Mexico’s first ever female head of state. Sheinbaum assumes power with strong popular support and majority power in the Congress.
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A first for Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum to be sworn in as the 1st female president
Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico's new president Tuesday, the first woman ever to hold the country's highest office.
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6 hostages in Gaza were found dead by the Israeli military
In Gaza, the bodies of six hostages were recovered by the Israeli military. All six were kidnapped when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The discovery has led to large protests in Israel.
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Israeli security forces recovered bodies of 6 hostages, including an Israeli-American
The bodies of six hostages were returned to Israel. Security cabinet members and members of the public in Israel are responding.
