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Friday, April 29, 2016

Americas

Rescuers in Guatemala Search for Survivors After Trash Heap Collapses

At least four people were killed and at least five were missing after a large slope of trash collapsed at a dump in Guatemala City, the national disaster response agency said.

A Former Girl Soldier in Colombia Finds ‘Life Is Hard’ as a Civilian

Charting a future for thousands of young rebel fighters like Mélida is vital to the success of any deal to end 50 years of armed conflict, analysts say.

Cardinal and Longtime Catholic Leader in Cuba to Step Down

Jaime Ortega y Alamino has been a savvy political operator who aided the Vatican’s secret efforts to broker détente between Washington and Havana.

Venezuela Panel Clears the Way for a Process to Oust Nicolás Maduro

A decision by the country’s electoral commission lifted hopes of the opposition politicians, who have vowed to remove the president by the end of the year.

Justin Trudeau, Politician and Star of His Own Viral Universe

Mr. Trudeau has become a digital star many times over since his election as Canada’s prime minister in October. (Roll the video on quantum computing.)

From the Magazine
Lives

Wild Ride in Colombia

In the mountains, a bicycle outing turns hairy.

From Opinion
Opinion

A Mine vs. a Million Monarchs

A Mexican conglomerate wants to revive mining in a protected reserve for monarch butterflies.

The Key Players in Climate Change

World leaders are gathering Friday to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change. Here’s a status report on the key players and their efforts to slow greenhouse gas emissions.

Aid Arrives in a Devastated Ecuadorean Village

A military helicopter brought supplies to El Matal, which had been cut off since an earthquake several days before. It also brought empty coffins.

Brazil Impeachment: The Process for Removing the President

Dilma Rousseff, Brazil’s president, is facing removal from office. Here is a step-by-step explanation of how proceedings would unfold.

In the Path of Nicaragua’s Planned Canal

Some of the people and places that could be affected if a vast canal is built.

5 Reasons to Think the Zika Virus Causes Microcephaly

Scientists increasingly believe that the Zika virus may cause birth defects in infants. Here’s why.

Obama Family Vacations: Highlights From 2009-2015

A look at some of the first family's trips together over the first seven years of the president's tenure in office.

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