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The Collapse of Nuclear Treaties Signal the Dawn of a New Arms Race

As global rules crumble, North Korea is moving fast to modernize its missiles and nuclear warheads.

Mexico Moves to Curb Cartels With Killing of El Mencho. Will the US Follow Suit?

Mexico's killing of "El Mencho" dealt a blow to organized crime. Will the US take similar steps to curb drug demand and weapons sales that empower it?

Two Former Political Prisoners on Justice and Reconciliation in Venezuela

Lennard Garcia and Gregory Sanabria recount their experiences in Venezuela's El Helicoide prison, which the country's interim president has vowed to close.
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Greenland’s Indigenous Lens on U.S. Power: Why History Matters

Greenland’s rejection of U.S. pressure is rooted not in geopolitics or money, but in Indigenous history, collective values, and a long memory of how power treats land and people.

Change Is Coming to Iran ‘No Matter What’

Journalist Alireza Hekmatshoar of KIRN Radio Iran in Los Angeles, home to the world’s largest Iranian diaspora community, believes change is coming to Iran.

Venezuela ‘Unstuck’ — But Will Venezuelans Have a Seat at the Table?

The U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro abruptly ended one phase of Venezuela’s long political crisis, opening a far more uncertain one.

How Does Europe See the New ‘Donroe’ Doctrine? Ask Italy

Italy is seeking to strike a balance with DC even as many in Europe see the newly articulated 'Donroe' Doctrine as an existential threat to the alliance.

‘I Haven’t Felt This Venezuelan in a Long Time’

For ACoM Associate Editor Pilar Marrero, the U.S. assault on Venezuela marks the first sign of change and, possibly, hope for the country in decades.

What Maduro’s Capture Signals to North Korea

North Korea has chosen near-total silence in its domestic media coverage in the wake of the US operation to oust Venezuela's leader.

Where Does Venezuela Go From Here?

The path ahead for Venezuela remains unclear following the Jan 3 arrest by US forces of the country's now-deposed leader, Nicolas Maduro.

Chile’s New President Promises ‘Iron Fist’ for Immigrants

The president-elect's proposals are a mix of threats, including expulsions and mass incarceration. Experts say the latter is the more likely.

Far Right Win in Chile Resurrects Ghosts of a Past Many Sought to Leave Behind

At a former prison turned cultural center, Chilean activists reflect on what a return to power by the country's far right portends for the country.

Trump Puts His Thumb on the Scales in Honduran Elections

As ballots are counted in the race for president in Honduras, there is rising frustration and mistrust among voters in the Central American nation.

US Burmese Condemn Decision Ending TPS Status for Myanmar

Community leaders say the ruling will force thousands to return to a country still mire in war and where political dissent is met with torture and prison.

California Updates Pollution Mapping Tool to Identify Communities Most at Risk

CalEnviroScreen5.0 combines environmental, health and socioeconomic data sets to show which communities experience the greatest environmental burdens.