Americas Now

A coach in El Salvador helps put young people on the right path with fencing

“Femina” is a female band from Patagonia focused on peace, love and “harmony”

Femina’s new album is called “Perlas and Conchas” which means “Pearls and Shells” in English. The album includes a musical collaboration with the “Godfather of Punk”… Iggy Pop. Check out our Urban Voice on the Urban Fusion trio… “Femina.”

A 14 year-old bank CEO from Peru teaching kids how to save

Jose’s bank serves over 2,000 clients and offers a variety of financial services. Today he is 14 and the CEO of the Bartselana Student Bank in Peru. Meet Game Changer Jose Quisocala.

A controversial new airport in Peru will bring more visitors to Machu Picchu

Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas has survived five centuries of conquest, earthquakes, landslides and mass tourism. Now, archaeologists and historians are asking if it can withstand the building of an international airport. Dan Collyns reports.

Expanding the rights of domestic workers in Mexico

Despite recent reforms, domestic workers remain a part of the informal labor sector in several Latin American countries. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez shows us what the Mexican government is doing to change the status quo of domestic workers.

Work camps in Ecuador prompt allegations of modern-day slavery

News of horrifying conditions at plantations along Ecuador’s Pacific coast recently made headlines. They were described as instances of modern slavery. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck traveled to the region to assess the situation first-hand.

Kids sacrifice their school vacations trying to build the world’s best robot

Once a year, thousands of kids from dozens of countries gather in Louisville, Kentucky to show off their ability to build a robot. And hopefully demonstrate theirs is the best. Correspondent John Zarrella takes us to the World Robotics Championship.

Prisoners receiving therapy in a new rehab program in Colombia

According to Colombian authorities in Bogota, 75 percent of imprisoned youth return to a life of crime once they complete their sentence. It’s a validation that receiving effective rehabilitation can be a challenge.

A hit movie boosts guitar sales in Paracho, Mexico

Our Urban Voice is a guitar maker or luthier in the city of Paracho. Meet Salvador Meza.

Harvesting honey becomes big business in Cuba

For years Cuba was unable to import pesticides and learned to produce its honey without using chemicals.

An ancient Mexican ceremony involving acrobats and a pole

A school in central Mexico is trying to preserve an ancient ceremony. It’s called “Danza de los Voladores” or the Dance of the Flyers.

A ‘free town’ formed by Africans who escaped slavery in Colombia

Our Urban Voice is Kombilesa Mi, a hip hop group from San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia who is preserving history with their music.

Love Futbol gives at-risk kids in Mexico safe places to play

Cartel violence in Mexico has made outdoor recreation dangerous for children. Our Game Changer is someone who is very aware of the social impact a healthy upbringing can have on society.

Peru’s ‘Treasure of Names’ is a treasure trove of indigenous history

Many indigenous people have both a public name and a private one used at home.

Mexico offers economic incentives to keep its citizens from migrating to US

Mexico’s newly elected president says he’s responded aggressively to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to stop undocumented immigrants from crossing into the United States.

Improving the nutrition of Guatemalan children with goat milk

Nutritional deficiencies can hinder physical and mental development in children. But an organization started a program to help eliminate malnutrition. Their idea was to provide families with a goat.

Latin America’s largest open dump closes in Brasilia

Thousands of people lived and worked Brasilia’s dump, pulling from the waste anything that could be reused or resold.

Mexicans finding fame, fortune and “followers” on YouTube

In Mexico, more children have access to the internet than ever. It’s not only helping them find their own voices, its opening up new career paths for them as well.

An oil painter from Mexico specializing in “hyper-realism”

Most of the time, artists like to detach themselves from reality. But in Mexico, reality is the source of inspiration for one painter. Omar Ortiz stands out as one of the most promising hyper-realistic painters in the art world.

A “conservative” island off the Chilean coast named after Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe Island is part of a national park and a leader in ocean and wildlife conservation.

Cuba’s cigar industry finds a massive market in China

Hand-rolled cigars are one of Cuba’s leading exports. And the island nation has recently witnessed record sales for their premium product.

A visit to the studio of the fastest painter in the world in Ecuador

One maestro in Ecuador completes his works in a matter of minutes. Our Urban Voice is Carlos Ortega.

“Could you spare an hour?” gives medical treatment to those in need in Argentina

A doctor is donating his time to give medical attention to Argentina’s most vulnerable. Our Game Changer is Doctor Mariano Masiocchi.

Mezcal: A sought-after-spirit that originates in Mexico

In Mexico, alcohol is big business. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock takes us to the birthplace of Mezcal.

Property owners in Texas could see their land taken away for the wall with Mexico

The U.S. government has started giving notice to many homes and businesses in the Rio Grande Valley telling them that it wants to acquire their land. John Zarrella traveled to Texas to tell us some of their stories.

An interview with President of Ecuador Lenin Moreno

Correspondent Stephen Gibbs traveled to Ecuador’s presidential palace to sit down with President Moreno.

The downfall of a civilization that existed in Mesoamerica for 500 years

One of the major civilizations of Mesoamerica was an indigenous population called, the Mixteca. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez reports.

A fossil hunter in Colombia who offers his private collection to the world

Andres Felipe Vanegas became a full-time explorer with a collection of hidden treasures so large that he was able to open his own Natural History Museum. He is our Game Changer.

Legendary music shop Casa Latina keeps the beat alive in New York’s Spanish Harlem

Our Urban Voice is the owner of Casa Latina…Vicente Barreiro.

A Mexican hotel serving up rooms made out of tequila barrels

A hotel using giant tequila barrels located in the town where the elixir was invented.

Anemia poses a major risk to young children in Peru

Anemia is a blood disorder that results from a lack of iron which is needed to carry oxygen to the blood. And in Peru it affects 2-in-5 children under the age of 3, slowing their development.

Salvador da Bahia is Brazil’s most African city and their culture is thriving

Salvador da Bahia is the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia. It’s located along the country’s coast. Also known as Salvador, it’s been called the blackest city outside of Africa.

Nature is the key to a happy kitchen for an eco-friendly chef in Ecuador

Rodrigo has created workshops in Ecuador with his partner from Netflix’s “Final Table.” He and Charles Michel teach their method of sustainable cooking and show participants how to transform overlooked local ingredients into fine cuisine.

Flamenco artists gather in Miami for the “Flamenco Rave”

In Miami, Florida, a new generation of Flamenco aficionados is pushing the boundaries of the intimate music.

Chile’s historic evergreen trees are endangered

The trees have been described as “living fossils” and were proclaimed to be part of Chile’s National Heritage in 1976.

Elkin Robinson and his Caribbean band create their own sounds from the past

One Colombian artist started singing in churches at age 6 and by 10 he mastered the guitar. He is now taking his “creole vibration” to international crowds. Meet our Urban Voice, Elkin Robinson.

Instilling values and citizenship in Colombian kids with rugby

In Colombia, a rugby player has been teaching the sport to kids from a working-class town and is seeing the same results. For our Game Changer on “Americas Now” meet Lucas Marroquin.

The rise of Narco-Rap in Mexico

The desire for good Public Relations has led narco-traffickers to recruit some of the best talent to speak out – or “sing out” – on their behalf.

Forensic scientists in Argentina are solving crimes dating back decades

The Argentina Forensics and Anthropology team is an independent organization that’s been lending its experience to investigations for more than 30 years.

Oruro’s colorful Carnival in Bolivia draws thousands

Take a look at these otherworldly images of the Oruro Carnival. The spirited celebration pays tribute to Andean gods and divinities.

A neighborhood in Mexico City called Tepito honors its Aztec roots

An artist’s movement in Mexico has dedicated itself to reclaiming its Aztec identity. The group consists of painters, writers and actors and their work includes murals and plays. Our Urban Voice is Tepito Arte Aca.

A Bolivian weaving pattern that is saving the lives of heart patients

A cardiologist from Bolivia is creating devices to cure heart defects using an ancient weaving technique. Dr. Franz Freudenthal is our Game Changer.

A lack of medications in Cuba led to a dependence on herbal medicine

“Americas Now” visits a farm in Cuba that produces plants used in medicinal treatments. Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

A 25-year legal battle over oil pollution in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest

A quarter of a century after Ecuador filed a lawsuit against oil giant Chevron for allegedly dumping 18 billion gallons of toxic wastewater and crude oil into the Amazon rainforest, the battle for compensation goes on. Dan Collyns reports.

Peru declares a state of emergency on illegal gold mining

Illegal gold mining has been having a devastating effect on forests across South America for years. The Peruvian government recently launched a formidable operation to stop the epidemic. It’s called “Operation Mercurio.” Dan Collyns reports.

Profuturo finds a “smart” way to engage kids from Guatemala in the classroom

In the rural highlands of Guatemala education is considered sub-standard. A non-profit organization is enriching the education system by providing classrooms with smart computer tablets. Our Game Changer on “Americas Now” is Profuturo.

Could indigenous communities in Brazil’s Amazon have their land rights revoked?

Throughout his political career, Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro has made his view on the country’s indigenous population clear. He believes they were given too much land and too many concessions over the decades. Paulo Cabral reports.

A “scorching” celebration that praises the chile pepper in New York City

Chile Peppers originated in Mexico over 6,000 years ago and are one of the oldest crops in the Americas. Today, more than 25% of the world’s population consumes chile peppers. Take a look at our Urban Voice on New York’s Annual Chile Pepper Festival.

Illegal border crossings by immigrants are constant in Roma, Texas

In Roma, Texas there’s no fencing, no barbed wire, no barriers of any kind. And illegal immigration is continuous. Mike Kirsch was there as it happened and shows us what he saw in this report.

Bolivian farmers keep crops underground to protect them from extreme weather

In Bolivia traditional farming has been a way of life for thousands. And now some are looking to the past to deal with changing climate patterns. Harris Whitbeck reports from La Paz.

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