In Colombia, recruiting minors into illegal armed groups has reportedly risen since the peace agreement with FARC rebels. Now, one Colombian foundation is helping children from conflict ridden regions rebuild their lives.
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In Bolivia violent clashes between anti-government protesters and supporters of President Evo Morales continue amid calls for him to step down.
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China recently cleared 25 more meatpacking plants in Brazil to export to the Asian nation. Included are facilities processing beef, chicken, pork and even one for donkeys, with the full list now totaling 89 plants.
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U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has made combating cyber-bullying a centerpiece of her advocacy work. But many make contrasted her message with the online behavior of her husband, President Donald Trump.
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The impeachment inquiry against President Trump is ramping up. But with the 2020 election around the corner – and legal stakes rising for the President, many are asking – “how messy is this going to get?” We’re joined by Steve Chaggaris, a journalist and political analyst based out of Washington, DC.
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According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS, more than seven million people have become citizens in the past decade.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has touted the economy as being the greatest it has ever been with the unemployment rate at record lows. But that doesn’t tell the whole story.
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At least 20 people have been killed in protests over inequality triggered by an increase in subway fares in Chile.
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For 28 years, the UN General Assembly has passed a resolution, calling for an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba.
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Convicted war criminal Bosco Ntaganda of Congo remained emotionless as he listened to his sentence.
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Bangladesh rising. It’s been called the fastest-growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region, but can Bangladesh sustain the momentum?
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and President Trump announced negotiators were close to an agreement on the first phase of a deal that would address intellectual property concerns.
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Tea is a popular drink worldwide, though it took thousands of years for the beverage to make its way from China to the West.
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This is the time of year when Creole music comes alive in Peru. Popular at concerts and at home it brings together a blend of European classical music, African rhythms and melodies of native Peru.
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Authorities in Mexico think they know who was behind this week’s massacre near the U.S. border. The victims were three women and six children all dual U.S. and Mexican citizens. Investigators say a drug cartel was involved.
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A new report says the wild bird population in North America has shrunk significantly, with the loss of some three billion birds. Human development has caused habitat loss and deforestation, as humans move into areas previously occupied by birds.
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Despite billions of dollars being spent on federal and state programs and medical research to fight opioid abuse, it doesn’t always translate into grassroots action.
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The unrest in Chile started over a metro price increase. It has evolved into the country’s largest display of social discontent in decades. President Sebastian Pinera faces the lowest approval ratings of any Chilean president since 1990. And protesters are calling for a new constitution.
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The 2019 slogan: “Donate breast-milk, nourish Life”.
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Russia expands its influence in the Middle East, serving as a power broker in Syria and beyond.
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Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has likened the current pollution crisis to a “gas chamber”. But how did this come about? And can anything be done? Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, a behavioral scientist with expertise in climate science joins the podcast.
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One of the key issues emerging in the campaign is affordable housing, and the candidates are rolling out plans to address it.
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Recent cartel shoot-outs have left many Mexicans wondering if the situation is getting out of control for the federal government.
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One year to Election Day in the United States. Who will Americans choose as their next president?
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Perhaps, there was nothing sexier in science this year than capturing the first image of a supermassive black hole. Winning the Breakthrough Prize in fundamental physics-a team of 347 scientists at 60 institutions in 20 countries, including China.
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Iran is set to expand its nuclear capabilities, injecting uranium gas into more than a thousand centrifuges at the Fordo research facility.
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The Iron Scow dislodges from its century-old spot in Niagara Falls and baking onboard the International Space Station are among the stories trending in the Americas.
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The second China International Import Expo is showing signs that U.S. firms are more willing than ever to strike deals with Chinese corporations, with more companies taking part and occupying a third more exhibition space.
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Chinese tech giant Huawei has announced plans to invest $800 million in Brazil. The money will fund a plant to build smartphones.
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The Purple Month is principally a religious festival but little of significance happens in Peru without food being at the heart of it. In the case of the Lord of the Miracles procession, the snack of choice is a Peruvian sweet known as Turrón de Doña Pepa.
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In just under a year, U.S. voters will head to the polls for the 2020 Presidential elections. Just who President Donald Trump will face in that election has yet to be decided, with a large field of Democratic candidates vying for the nomination.
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Iran is again reducing its commitment under the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers – doubling the number of its advanced centrifuges for enriching uranium. Iran says the move is a direct result of the U.S. withdrawal from the deal last year.
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Thousands of visitors pour into Havana for the 37th International Trade Fair.
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A Brazilian food company is taking advantage of this month’s China International Import Expo to offer its popular snacks — Brazil cheese bread — to one of the world’s largest markets.
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The Chinese ambassador to the U.S. says believes Beijing and Washington will reach a trade agreement. He made the comments at a major conference on U.S.-China economic relations.
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Was Iran allowing women to attend a soccer game a signal of change to come – or just a cosmetic distraction from the issue of women’s rights. We were joined by Katayoun Khosrwyar, former Head coach of Iran’s Under 19 women’s National Team.
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Every year, thousands gather in Peru’s capital for the Lord of Miracles processions, one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the world.
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Mass anti-government protests continue in Iraq with no end in sight.
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The Paris agreement was negotiated in 2015 and took effect the following year. Chinese President Xi Jinping and then U.S. President Barack Obama led efforts to bring nearly every country in the world into the agreement.
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China is one of Cuba’s largest trading partners. And, their bilateral trade relations have been growing over the years to include more sharing of modern technologies. One firm, BioCubaFarma, is hoping to expand its cutting edge technology in China
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An interactive museum dedicated to social media content has opened in Mexico. And it’s perfect for those working on their selfie game.
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Panama hats are finely-woven by hand, made of straw and intended to protect those who wear them from the strong sun. But if you ever go to Panama, look up the “Pintado hat.” That is actually the hat originally from Panama. John Zarrella reports.
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A victim, whose case went public, has unintentionally become the face of the Me Too movement in Peru. Dan Collyns reports.
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Is the wall being used to push a political agenda? That’s one of the questions “Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes asked former Mexican ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan
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Lack of water has also been behind the massive wave of migration from Venezuela affecting the entire South American region. Stephen Gibbs reports.
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After a weekend of violence in Hong Kong, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has been summoned to Beijing.
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November 2 is Day of the Dead in Mexico, and hundreds of thousands of people are spending the day in cemeteries. Mexicans take food and drinks and pass the time with their dearly departed.
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Violence flared in anti-government protests in Hong Kong again this weekend, as protesters attacked the offices of China’s official Xinhua news agency building.
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On Day of the Dead, Mexicans believe their dead loved ones return on Nov 1 and 2 to spend some time with the living.
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The Red Line takes an in-depth look into the violence, poverty and discrimination dividing St. Louis and examines what some locals are doing to improve the situation in the city.
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