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How the U.S. used a parrot and Carmen Miranda to strengthen relations with Brazil

Relations between the U.S. and Brazil are strained by conflicting alliances in the Ukraine war. Decades ago, a Disney cartoon parrot and Carmen Miranda once played a part in U.S.-Brazilian diplomacy.

How the U.S. used a parrot and Carmen Miranda to strengthen relations with Brazil

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World

What reproductive rights look like around the world

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, here's a look at abortion rights and access around the world.

What reproductive rights look like around the world

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How a Brazilian priest got his city to pay attention to its unhoused citizens' needs

A Brazilian priest has made the mega-city of São Paulo pay attention to its homeless population's needs.

How a Brazilian priest got his city to pay attention to its unhoused citizens' needs

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Some countries are choosing to maintain their ties with Russia

While most countries have opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many others are keeping their Russia ties intact. Their reasons range from practical matters — such as trade — to ideological.

Some countries are choosing to maintain their ties with Russia

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2 recent incidents have put a spotlight on Brazil's relationship with race

An American music producer was attacked as he waited to check in to a hotel in Rio de Janeiro. He is Black, the attackers are white. It is another example of Brazil's fraught relationship with race.

2 recent incidents have put a spotlight on Brazil's relationship with race

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Brazil's president is in the hospital with a intestinal obstruction

President Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to a Sao Paolo hospital after suffering from complications related to an assassination attempt in 2018.

Brazil's president is in the hospital with a intestinal obstruction

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Leftist millennial wins Chile's weekend presidential election

Gabriel Boric, 35, who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile's next president after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump.

Leftist millennial wins Chile's weekend presidential election

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Chileans vote in runoff election for new president

Chileans choose a president today in a runoff election. People in a small coastal fishing village are unhappy the choice is between one candidate on the far right and another on the far left.

Chileans vote in runoff election for new president

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While Chile prepares for a presidential election, a new constitution is being drafted

A constitutional assembly elected by the people in Chile is writing a post-Pinochet constitution, in the midst of a divisive presidential election.

While Chile prepares for a presidential election, a new constitution is being drafted

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Chile presidency: men from opposite ends of the political scale face run-off election

Chile held the first round of its presidential election Sunday. The leading candidates came from the left and the far right.

Chile presidency: men from opposite ends of the political scale face run-off election

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Chile's presidential election heads to a runoff on Dec. 19

A conservative lawmaker and a former student protest leader will face off in Chile's presidential runoff, after no one got enough votes to win the country's election outright.

Chile's presidential election heads to a runoff on Dec. 19

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Chileans head to polls in polarized presidential election

Chile holds the first round of a two-round presidential election, with candidates ranging from the far left to the far right.

Chileans head to polls in polarized presidential election

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A far-right candidate is the front-runner in Chile's presidential election

Chile holds the first round of its presidential election Sunday. A far-right candidate is the unexpected front-runner.

A far-right candidate is the front-runner in Chile's presidential election

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Chile's president faces impeachment for what his critics call a conflict of interest

Chile's president Sebastian Pinera faces an impeachment vote in the Senate Tuesday, days ahead of the first round of voting in presidential elections.

Chile's president faces impeachment for what his critics call a conflict of interest

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World

Where do China, India and Brazil stand on climate pledges?

20 nations are responsible for 80% of the world's carbon emissions. Ahead of the COP26 climate summit, we look at what China, India and Brazil — three of the world's biggest emitters — are doing.

Where do China, India and Brazil stand on climate pledges?

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