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Celebrating the fifteenth birthday of some special senoritas

Fountains dedicated to Peru’s war veterans create a spectacle

It’s in the historic “Parque de la Reserva” or “Reserve Park” and it’s one of Peru’s most-visited tourist attractions.

Roberto Saporiti recalls Argentina’s 1978 World Cup win

In 1978 Argentina hosted a World Cup that was shrouded in controversy. hat journey to glory is now told for “Americas Now” by a member of the team’s coaching staff Roberto Saporiti.

Kids living in Tijuana are going to school in the United States

Some U.S.-born children living in Mexico now cross the border into the U.S. each day to continue their education.

Migrant caravan from Latin America faces an uncertain future in U.S.

Migration remains one of President Donald Trump’s political pressure points, as he promises to crack down on illegal immigration like never before.

A new airport creates controversy in Mexico

Mexico’s outgoing President Enrique Pena Nieto is building what he claims will be the world’s most sustainable airport on the outskirts of Mexico City.

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

Guatemala is part of a zone known as “The Ring of Fire” – a seismically- active region in which both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are frequent.

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.