6 Arctic Lords on the Ice Edge by Judy Waytiuk
Scientists warn that global warming is posing a critical threat to the magnificent polar bears of northern Manitoba

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16 Temples of Tribute and Illusion  by Catherine Rendón
Early in the last century, with curious classical structures erected throughout the nation, a Guatemalan president honored a Roman goddess and glorified his regime

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24 Netting More in Ecuador Text and photographs by Victor Englebert
A photographer captures the rhythm of coastal fishing towns where this industry continues to be the hook to life

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30 José Gurvich: Filling Every Space by Caleb Bach
Through constant experimentation and a reawakened Jewish identity, this Uruguayan artist created a distinctive visual language with universal impact

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40 Guarani from Tongue to Tome Text and photographs by Mike Ceaser
Although this native language has long been spoken throughout Paraguay, its literary boom is relatively recent, thanks to a growing number of dedicated writers

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46 Cineast of the Human Angle by Louis Werner
With keen sensitivity to his subjects, Argentine filmmaker Jorge Prelorán captures simple life stories that resonate beyond their ethnographic value

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