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Adding 'street race' to a census form could better reflect racial differences, report finds

Asking Latinos how they’re perceived racially by strangers based on their appearance would provide better data on Black Hispanics' experiences, the authors argue.
A participant helps carry the flag of Puerto Rico
A participant helps carry the flag of Puerto Rico

Minnesota Latinos say Tim Walz 'has not overlooked them'

There are fewer Latinos in Minnesota than in some of the other swing states Harris will need to win, but Hispanic supporters say Walz looked out for their interests as governor.
Tim Walz stands for a portrait, hands clasped and looking upwards
Tim Walz stands for a portrait, hands clasped and looking upwards

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest down to lowest level since 2016, government says

In the past 12 months, the Amazon rainforest lost 1,700 square miles, a nearly 46% decrease compared with the previous period.
Smoke billows from a patch of forest being cleared with fire in the Amazon basin in northwestern Brazil
Smoke billows from a patch of forest being cleared with fire in the Amazon basin in northwestern Brazil
6d ago

As President Milei’s austerity hits hard, jobless Argentines appeal to the patron saint of work

Argentinians' annual August pilgrimage to St. Cayetano, the patron saint of bread and work is even more salient this year as the country grapples with a recession.
Known as the patron saint of the unemployed, Catholics visit the church on the Italian Saint's feast day to pray for prosperity and work.
Known as the patron saint of the unemployed, Catholics visit the church on the Italian Saint's feast day to pray for prosperity and work.

Artistic swimmer is a third-generation athlete fulfilling the American dream

For as long as Daniella Ramirez can remember, she’s been fully submerged in a pool and following in the footsteps of her aquatic family. 
Portraits at the Team USA media summit ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, at an event in New York
Portraits at the Team USA media summit ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, at an event in New York
7d ago

Costa Rica, with U.S. help, nabs 21 suspects linked to human trafficking

The suspects are accused of providing illegal logistics services to more than a hundred migrants as part of the land route between Ecuador and the U.S.
The 17 detainees coordinated the transfer of migrants from Ecuador to the United States by land, sea, and air in conjunction with other members of the organization in the different transit countries, according to Costa Rican authorities.
The 17 detainees coordinated the transfer of migrants from Ecuador to the United States by land, sea, and air in conjunction with other members of the organization in the different transit countries, according to Costa Rican authorities.

Brazil’s Olympic champion Rebeca Andrade inspires girls at her hometown gym

At the Paris Games, Rebeca Andrade became the most decorated Olympian in Brazil's history, earning gold in the floor exercise over Simone Biles.
Young gymnasts train at the Bonifacio Cardoso gym in Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 5, 2024.
Young gymnasts train at the Bonifacio Cardoso gym in Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 5, 2024.

Cuban wrestler Mijain López Núñez retires with record fifth straight gold

After the fight, López Núñez took off his shoes and placed them on the mat, symbolically indicating his retirement from wrestling. 
Image: Gold medallist Mijain Lopez Nunez
Image: Gold medallist Mijain Lopez Nunez
8d ago

Dale! Pitbull signs deal to have football stadium at Florida International University named after him

The Cuban American rapper, also known as Mr. 305, will host 10 free events a year in the stadium.
Pitbull.
Pitbull.

Avocado goldrush links U.S. companies with Mexico’s deforestation disaster

Environmental damage caused by illegal practices and growing demand have prompted the Organic Consumers Association, a U.S. nonprofit, to sue.
Picture of avocados growing on trees in an orchard.
Picture of avocados growing on trees in an orchard.
9d ago

Oropouche virus outbreak puts Latin America under alert

The Pan American Health Organization issued an alert amid a rise in cases of the midge- and mosquito-borne disease and reports of two deaths, as well as possible fetal deaths.
Midge on skin.
Midge on skin.

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