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Jair Bolsonaro, A Polarizing Figure, Prepares To Become Brazil's President

On New Year's Day, Jair Bolsonaro will be sworn in as president of Brazil. He's an admirer of Donald Trump, and his rise to power has created — and reflected — deep divisions among Brazilians. Buda Mendes/Getty Images hide caption

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Jair Bolsonaro, A Polarizing Figure, Prepares To Become Brazil's President

On New Year's Day, Jair Bolsonaro will be sworn in as president. He's an admirer of Donald Trump, and his rise to power has created — and reflected — deep divisions among Brazilians.

Jair Bolsonaro, A Polarizing Figure, Prepares To Become Brazil's President

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Journalists Demand Nicaragua Stop Attacking Reporters

Worldwide journalism groups are demanding that the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stop its attacks on journalists. Costa Rica wants an imprisoned TV journalist released too.

Journalists Demand Nicaragua Stop Attacking Reporters

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Nicaraguan Government Cracks Down On Dissenters

As Nicaragua cracks down on dissenters and journalists, the U.S. has imposed sanctions and the Organization of American States branded Daniel Ortega's leftist government a dictatorship.

Nicaraguan Government Cracks Down On Dissenters

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Technology

Cuba's Mobile Internet Access Is A Big Step, But It's Not Without Flaws

The Cuban government recently extended Internet to mobile devices, a big step for Cubans living on the island under the repressive communist regime.

Cuba's Mobile Internet Access Is A Big Step, But It's Not Without Flaws

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As Maduro Makes Enemies, Venezuela's Caribbean Allies Remain In His Camp

Venezuela's president has been making enemies throughout the Americas with a collapsed economy that has produced millions of migrants. But he still has friends in the Caribbean.

As Maduro Makes Enemies, Venezuela's Caribbean Allies Remain In His Camp

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History

For A Boy From Cuba, A Stranger's Crucifix Was A Symbol Of Kindness

As part of the series "What They Took with Them," Jose Linares tells of a crucifix that reminds him of his childhood flight from Castro's Cuba to the U.S.

For A Boy From Cuba, A Stranger's Crucifix Was A Symbol Of Kindness

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Brazil's Deep Divisions Are Symbolized By Musician's Murder

In Brazil on New Year's Day, a congressman from the far right will be sworn in as president. His rise to power has created deep divisions among Brazilians, symbolized by one particular incident.

Brazil's Deep Divisions Are Symbolized By Musician's Murder

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Under Bolsonaro, Same-Sex Couples In Brazil Fear They'll Lose The Right To Marry

Retired army captain Jair Bolsonaro will be inaugurated as Brazil's president on New Year's Day. His homophobic record and far right views alarm LGBT Brazilians who fear losing the right to marry.

Under Bolsonaro, Same-Sex Couples In Brazil Fear They'll Lose The Right To Marry

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Arizona Hiker Fulfills Mexican Girl's Christmas Wish List

Randy Heiss found a burst balloon and attached was a Christmas wish list written in Spanish. With the help of a local radio station, Heiss found the girl and delivered toys across the border.

Arizona Hiker Fulfills Mexican Girl's Christmas Wish List

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Argentine Radio Host Will Avoid Criminal Prosecution By Discussing Gender Issues

The demand that an Argentine radio show host start hosting programming about gender issues comes against a backdrop of debate about sexism and women's rights in Argentina. In this photo taken in June, pro- and anti-abortion demonstrators are seen outside the Congress building in Buenos Aires. Eitan Abramovich/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Argentine Radio Host Will Avoid Criminal Prosecution By Discussing Gender Issues

Angel Etchecopar, commonly known by his nickname "Baby Etchecopar," was charged with sexist discrimination. Now, he must host experts on gender — and let guests speak uninterrupted.

Sorrel: The Ruby-Red Caribbean Christmas Drink Flavored With Black History

Sorrel, a festive drink made by steeping hibiscus flowers, is the taste of the holidays throughout the Caribbean. It is also a close cousin to the African-American red drink, described as "liquid soul." Andrea Y. Henderson/NPR hide caption

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Sorrel: The Ruby-Red Caribbean Christmas Drink Flavored With Black History

This festive punch, made from hibiscus, is the taste of the holidays throughout the islands. It is also a close cousin to African-American "red drink," described as "liquid soul."

National

A Mexican Girl Attached Her Christmas List To A Balloon. An Ariz. Man Found It

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Randy Heiss of Patagonia, Ariz., about a wish list attached to a balloon that had floated over the border from Mexico. He tracked down the little girl who sent it aloft.

A Mexican Girl Attached Her Christmas List To A Balloon. An Ariz. Man Found It

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6 Fearless Women Who Were An Inspiration In 2018

From left: Man Kaur of India celebrates after competing in the 100-meter sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand; an illustration inspired by a list of global poverty thinkers being called a "Sausagefest"; Maryangel Garcia Ramos, 32, a disability activist from Mexico. From left: Michael Bradley/AFP/Getty Images; Hanna Barczyk for NPR; and Antonio Escobar hide caption

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6 Fearless Women Who Were An Inspiration In 2018

They broke taboos and stereotypes around the world. They include the co-recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, a disability activist — and a 101-year-old runner.

For Asylum-Seekers Waiting In Mexico, Volunteers Offer Medical Help

Central American migrants, hoping to ask for asylum in the United States, are being relocated to a temporary shelter in Tijuana, Mexico. Volunteers from San Diego visit the migrants weekly to help with health care. GUILLERMO ARIAS/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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For Asylum-Seekers Waiting In Mexico, Volunteers Offer Medical Help

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Thousands of asylum-seekers in Mexico are waiting their turn to ask U.S. border officials for asylum. A volunteer group of doctors and nurses travel to Tijuana weekly to attend to their health needs.

For Asylum-Seekers Waiting In Mexico, Volunteers Offer Medical Help

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