Americas Now

Colombia’s efforts to revive tourism

June 14, 2020

Infected deportees sent back to Guatemala cause a rise in COVID-19 cases

In Guatemala, one in every 6 cases of coronavirus has come from abroad. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

June 14, 2020

Anti-vaccine groups fear immunization against COVID-19

Scientists around the world are working against the clock to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. But hundreds of thousands of people in the US oppose it.

June 9, 2020

Indigenous in Peru fear COVID-19 pandemic

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread around the world, indigenous groups are especially worried. They tend to be more susceptible than the general public to viral infections. And often they have little or no access to modern healthcare. They fear COVID-19 could decimate their […]

June 9, 2020

NOLA silenced by COVID-19

The city of New Orleans became one of the earliest hot zones for COVID-19. Consider this sobering statistic. More people have now died from the Coronavirus than were killed by Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. While the crisis is abating, doctors and nurses are worried […]

June 9, 2020

COVID-19 forcing Venezuelan immigrants to return home

The Coronavirus pandemic has brought huge economic uncertainty to countries across the globe. And for many Venezuelan migrants it has presented them with a tough decision: To leave the place where they have re-located or return home to a country that is broken. Venezuelans migrated to neighboring countries seeking to […]

May 10, 2020

Wendell Lira – The goal getter

Wendell Lira was a struggling footballer. Then his life changed in one split second. With one spectacular goal.

May 10, 2020

Teleworking and E-learning, the new reality during the days of COVID-19

With the spread of COVID-19, computers are essential for productivity and learning, now more than ever. But how are parents and children adapting to this new dynamic?

May 10, 2020

Ecuador reflects on Julian Assange

Julian Assange spent seven years at the Embassy of Ecuador in London until his asylum was revoked in 2019. Now, he faces extradition to the U.S. for conspiracy.

May 10, 2020

A long business relationship reshaped by politics

Mexico has managed to have a good partnership with the United States. But in recent years the rules for trade have changed.

May 3, 2020

Before COVID-19 wildfires were the main concern for Californians

Every year, California is engaged in an epic “Man versus Nature” battle against thousands of wildfires that rage across the land, claiming lives and inflicting billions of dollars in damage. With the dreaded fire season approaching, there is a new element to be fearful of, COVID19 spread. Authorities in California […]

May 3, 2020

Jamaican crocodile whisperer has devoted his life to rescuing them

Crocodiles, no matter where they exist in the world, are an endangered species. Their habitat is being lost and they are being poached for their meat which in some cultures is seen as a delicacy. The state of the crocodile is no different on the Caribbean Island […]

May 3, 2020

Impoverished Central America threaten by Climate Change and Pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic took the spotlight away from Earth Day’s 50-year celebration on April 22nd. Though environmentalists and climate activists see this as a demonstration that when there is enough political will, strong and rapid actions can be taken to mitigate a problem. The northern triangle of Central America is one of the poorest regions in […]

May 3, 2020

Private conservationism could be the key to saving the Amazon

How can we save the Amazon rainforest? It’s a question that is becoming increasingly urgent as concern grows that the world’s largest original forest – a key defense against global warming – risks being destroyed by farming, logging and climate change. One solution may lie partly […]

April 26, 2020

Mexico’s addiction to sugary drinks is killing people

A lack of access to clean drinking water has caused a generation of people in Mexico to become addicted to sugary drinks. And one step closer to diabetes. Mexico is one of the largest countries in Latin America. It also has one of the highest rates […]

April 26, 2020

Edel Rodriguez’s provocative art

He’s both a designer and a provocateur. He’s also the author of some of the most controversial magazine covers in recent memory. You may not know who Edel Rodriguez is but you’ve probably known his art work. The Cuban-born, New York based artist has made […]

April 26, 2020

Seattle: The first US COVID-19 epicenter

It all began at a nursing home in Washington state.Or at least that is what was known at the time. When the first deaths from the coronavirus took place researchers began testing and scientists sounded the alarm. But the invisible enemy was already spreading throughout […]

April 19, 2020

Are cloned horses good to Polo?

Polo is called the “sport of kings” and Argentina’s players are considered royalty ranking among the world´s best.

April 19, 2020

A prediction made 30 years ago by a group of scientists concerning gas emissions

Three decades ago, in California, a group of scientists released a list of predictions on the future effects of climate change on the United States’ West Coast. They mentioned droughts, fires and floods.

April 19, 2020

World experts argue that attending school does not guarantee learning

The World Bank estimates half of the 10-year-olds attending school in low and middle-income countries can’t read or understand a simple text. They call it “learning poverty.”

April 19, 2020

FARC killings haunt peace efforts in Colombia

Colombia ended a 5-decade armed conflict with the FARC. But dozens of them were shot and killed under mysterious circumstances.

March 15, 2020

A tiny island in the Caribbean is home of some of the world’s fastest

They call Jamaica “The Sprinter Factory.” Two of the three fastest men in history come from this country.

March 15, 2020

Chile’s ambitious plan to preserve its natural patrimony

In early 2019, thanks to a large “land” donation, Chile was able to unite multiple national parks in the south of the country.

March 15, 2020

Commercial surrogacy surging in Mexico

Commercial surrogacy has become big business in places like Mexico. Alasdair Baverstock reports.

March 15, 2020

Is Latin America ready for COVID-19? A conversation with epidemiologist Manuel Patarroyo

Manuel Patarroyo developed a partial vaccine against malaria and became one of Latin America’s most renowned scientists.

March 9, 2020

Arms trafficking is a “Big Business” in Central America

In El Salvador gangs are well-armed but where are they getting their weapons?

March 9, 2020

A conversation about opportunities with a Champion of women

As the first female Vice-President of African descent in the Americas, Epsy Campbell-Barr leads an agenda of inclusion and opportunities in her country.

March 9, 2020

Ecuadorian bus drivers took the highway to innovation by travelling to the other side of the world

In 1995 Quito was the first city in South America to incorporate hybrid buses connected to electrical grids, but Ecuadorians are now incorporation fully electric vehicles. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

March 9, 2020

The young Colombian artist who became a singing sensation in China

Daniela Rojas is a young Colombian artist who became a singing sensation in China. Correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports.

February 23, 2020

Chile is seeking UNESCO designation for their millennia-old mummies

Roughly 2,000 years before ancient Egyptians, the Chinchorro civilization developed a mummification process in northern Chile and southern Peru.

February 23, 2020

Oaxaca’s cuisine: the cradle of Mexican food

Mexican food has the distinction of being one of the world’s most popular cuisines. Famous from Texas to Tokyo for its tacos and burritos. The authentic dishes have conquered minds and palates.

February 23, 2020

Communities in Colombia are leading the way in water conservation

As water scarcity becomes a growing concern around the world, community leaders and scientists in Colombia are leading the way in preserving water resources.

February 2, 2020

A worsening epidemic targeting Mexicans

Narco-trafficking cartels in Mexico are finding new markets without smuggling drugs across the border. Alasdair Baverstock reports on how crystal meth is in high demand.

February 2, 2020

Latin America and the Olympic movement

Correspondent Harris Whitbeck sat down with Willi Kaltschmitt to talk about the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.

February 2, 2020

Activists fight HIV and AIDS in Peru’s Amazon rainforest

The Amazon region of Peru combats HIV and AIDS. Correspondent Dan Collyns reports.

February 2, 2020

Latin Vox Machine: The sound of music in a home away from home

Latin Vox Machine is an orchestra of Venezuelan musicians based in Argentina’s capital.

January 23, 2020

Dollarization in Ecuador turns 20 years old

Former president of Ecuador Jamil Mahuad remembers why and how Ecuador adopted the U.S. dollar as its own currency in January 2000 on the 20th anniversary of dollarization in the country.

January 19, 2020

Following an Argentinean tango team on their quest to win the World Cup

Every year, Buenos Aires hosts the largest tango festival and competition in the world. Dancers from around the globe come to Argentina’s capital to compete in what has been called the “Tango World Cup.”

January 19, 2020

Acapulco – from Hollywood’s playground to murderous city

Acapulco, a beach resort town located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, is known for its beautiful vistas and beaches. It became famous during Hollywood’s Golden Age when famous entertainers would head across the border for a glamorous escape. But in recent years, it’s become […]

January 19, 2020

Chile is a front-runner in Latin America’s Artificial Intelligence race

Chile is making its mark in the world, and specifically in the Latin America, with its focus on technology. But as the the country moves closer to its goal, it sees the need for more coordinated policies. That and the desire to build a more […]

January 19, 2020

Researchers claim they’ve developed cheap and clean hydrogen fuel

A new process, successfully tested in laboratories and on the fields, has the potential to extract hydrogen from abundant underground resources, like the Oil Sands in Canada, while leaving the carbon monoxide emissions below the surface.

January 12, 2020

The first motion picture filmed in the US with an all-Latino cast

Mike Kirsch has this report about “inclusion” in the U.S. film industry.

January 12, 2020

Alicia Barcena explains why 2020 will be a hard year for the Americas

Latin America faced a tough year in 2019 and 2020 isn’t looking great either. Elaine Reyes talks with Alicia Barcena, the head of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.

January 12, 2020

Chile reveals a serious failure in wealth distribution

Chile’s economy grew but it didn’t reflect all segments of society. Harris Whitbeck went to Santiago in a moment when Chileans were re-thinking their country’s priorities.

December 15, 2019

Skyrocketing Insulin prices push people to ration life-saving drug

Seven and a half million people in the United States suffer from type 1 diabetes and depend on insulin to survive. But in the last five years, the cost of the life-saving drug in the U.S. has doubled reaching prices up to $300 a vial.

December 15, 2019

Sargazo algae attacks Mexico’s pristine beaches

A seaweed invasion is threatening Mexico’s pristine beaches and coral reefs. And tourism is taking a hit, as inhabitants and authorities look for innovative solutions to fight the ubiquitous algae.

December 15, 2019

“Champion of Earth” Costa Rica leads the “green” agenda

Costa Rica was named “Champion of the Earth” by the United Nations for fighting climate change. President Carlos Alvarado explains what is next on the country’s green agenda.

December 15, 2019

A Colombian family’s long ride on the Pan-American Highway

It’s a highway that connects Alaska with Tierra del Fuego, in the Southern Cone. “Americas Now” follows a family on a two year-long road trip along the longest road in the world.

December 11, 2019

Up close and personal with one of Mexico’s most surprising stars – Yalitza Aparicio

Yalitza Aparicio made headlines for her leading role in Alfonso Cuaron’s celebrated film “Roma.” And she very nearly won an Oscar for her acting debut.

December 9, 2019

Statelessness in Colombia has left thousands of children without a nationality

Venezuelans relocate to Colombia according to the country’s Migration Director. Among those migrating are pregnant women.

December 8, 2019

A conversation with OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria

Angel Gurria is the head of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or OECD. Elaine Reyes sat down with him to ask about global economy and the possibility of a global recession.

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