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Guatemala’s “Volcano of Fire” covers entire communities in ash

Colombian families still search for loved ones after an eruption in 1985

Colombia’s Nevado de Ruiz brought on devastation in 1985 when it unleashed a flood of lava and mud that engulfed the town of Armero. Correspondent Michelle Begue has the story.

A survivor of domestic violence regains her identity with graffiti art

A rising star known as “Brazil’s Graffiti Queen”, was once a victim of domestic violence. Meet our Game Changer Panmela Castro.

This Week On Americas Now: Volcano Catastrophe

he violent eruption of Guatemala’s “Volcano of Fire” has left hundreds dead, injured and missing.

FIFA Corruption Scandal plays out in U.S. courts

The 2022 World Cup is scheduled to be played in Qatar. It’s the first time an Arab nation will host the games. Despite the FIFA Corruption Scandal there have been no plans announced to alter the location for 2022.

World Cup fever in Peru unites the country

It hasn’t been since 1982 that Peru’s national team has played in the World Cup. The euphoria of loyal fans has led to retail madness as sales of football jerseys and wide-screen tv’s have hit record levels. Dan Collyns reports on the football fever.

Venezuela’s under-17 women’s football team defies expectations

Venezuelan society didn’t pay much attention to female football teams. That quickly changed in 2016 when the country’s under-17 women’s national team surpassed all expectations. Correspondent Stephen Gibbs tells us more about their tale of triumph.

Remittances from relatives abroad are a lifeline for Haitians

Two-thirds of migrants from Latin America live in the United States. One of the countries that receives the most is Haiti, where the money accounts for almost 35 % of the GDP. Correspondent John Zarrella reports.

Cosmetic surgery can come at a high cost in Colombia

The pressure to attain the perfect face or body has led to a booming plastic surgery industry. Correspondent Michelle Begue reports from Bogota on some plastic surgeries that have gone wrong.