Sheynnis Palacios, the first Nicaraguan to win the pageant, became a symbol of resistance. The authoritarian leadership soon came after people close to the competition.
The Biden administration’s plan to stem migration by building the rule of law in Central America has thus far failed to stop authoritarians or persuade people to stay.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion quickly led to bans in at least seven states, a shift toward criminalization that runs counter to recent easings in countries that had longstanding bans.