Jack Nicas

This mine in Brazil backed by American investors produces some of the world's hardest-to-find rare earths. It could be the West's best hedge against China's rare-earth dominance. There's one problem: It is contracted to sell all its rare earths to China. nyti.ms/3Y25EWg

One of the most fascinating angles of the fight between Elon Musk and Brazil right now is what happens with Starlink. Musk-controlled Starlink is defying government orders & refusing to block X. It could become a test of who's stronger: The tech company or a national government? nyti.ms/47de8gM

Aborted takeoffs, sweltering heat, emergency exits and shackled deportees on a wing. Inside the chaotic deportation flight to Brazil: w/ @juhfaddul.bsky.social nyti.ms/4ggT0ZS

Mexico is pushing toward a new law that would enable it to throw out elections compromised by "foreign interference." It's a clear shot at Washington. Sheinbaum has increasingly been pushing back on Trump. But it also could give the ruling party even more power. Free link: nyti.ms/4nJdpMs

NEW: The Trump administration is deploying its counterterrorism machine against far-left groups like antifa. Current & former U.S. officials worry the strategy could target political opponents and distract from more pressing terrorism threats. Free link: nyti.ms/422iIfH

Delcy Rodríguez on Saturday: “What is being done to Venezuela is a barbarity.” Delcy Rodríguez on Sunday: “We extend an invitation to the U.S. government to work together on a cooperative agenda." What a difference a day makes. Gift link: nyti.ms/4jmMYdc

The U.S. attack on Venezuela shook Latin America more than any event this century — but its meaning depends on whom you ask. Yet one thing everyone can agree on: The U.S. is once again the center of gravity in Latin America, for better or worse. My NYT analysis — free to read: nyti.ms/3Luzz6k

The Western Hemisphere has become the United States’ central theater abroad. My analysis on the "Donroe Doctrine" and how it has upended politics up and down the Americas. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...

“I decided to write this essay to establish an open and frank dialogue with the president of the United States.” President Lula’s message to Trump in the New York Times today. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/o...

Congratulations to the Guardian team on this important new podcast about the murder of a British journalist and Brazilian environmentalist in the Amazon rainforest.

This mine in Brazil backed by American investors produces some of the world's hardest-to-find rare earths. It could be the West's best hedge against China's rare-earth dominance. There's one problem: It is contracted to sell all its rare earths to China. nyti.ms/3Y25EWg

This is a very impressive package of reporting from @infoamazonia.org on the new race for oil in the Amazon rainforest: infoamazonia.org/en/project/e...

Milei just pulled Argentina out of the World Health Organization, following Trump. It reflects Milei’s effort to align his nation with Trump’s scorched-earth approach to the international order, even if it comes at the expense of Argentina’s partners. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/w...