Americas – Page 4 – The Politic

Cupping at the Olympics: Does it Work?

William VesterAugust 22, 2016

Why is Michael Phelps covered in dark red welts? William Vester takes us through the science and pseudoscience of cupping, the newest health craze sweeping the Olympics.

The Brazilian From Qatar: Thoughts from a Beach Volleyball Game in Rio

Alexander GersztenAugust 16, 2016

Alexander Gerszten reports from Rio on a beach volleyball match with an unexpected Brazilian player.

Not a Game: Brazil in Crisis on the Eve of the Olympics

Sonny StephensJuly 4, 2016

The President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff is on trial for impeachment, and the three people in line to replace her may soon be too. Wracked with a crashing economy, corruption protests, and the Zika virus, Rio prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

A Brief Guide to the Peruvian Election in Simple English (And Some Spanish)

Ana BarrosJuly 1, 2016July 3, 2016

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski won the Presidency by the narrowest margin in Peruvian history. Ana Barros breaks down the election results.

Land of the Freed

William VesterApril 16, 2016June 13, 2016

As U.S. Bureaucracy Stalls, Canada Embraces Syrian Refugees.

Politics of Blood

Kyle RanieriJanuary 21, 2016January 23, 2016

As expected of a developed country with a highly effective healthcare system, Canada has one of the lowest HIV/AIDS rates in the world. However, a completely different reality exists within certain Canadian indigenous communities.