Americas Now

On the Road Again: Navigating the Post-Pandemic Trucking Industry

September 27, 2022

Gustavo Manrique on Ecuador’s Biodiversity

“A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges.” That is the theme for this year’s UNGA 77 th meeting.

September 27, 2022

Brazil’s Racial Discrimination Dates Back Centuries

One of the concerns addressed here at UNGA 77 is that discrimination and racism could lead to violence.

September 27, 2022

Bolivia’s Luis Arce from the United Nations General Assembly

Americas Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, met Bolivia’s President Luis Arce at the Bolivia’s UN mission office in New York.

September 12, 2022

African heritage of the “Quilombos” in Brazil

Brazilian Quilombos were communities formed by runaway slaves between the 17th and 19th centuries. Today, Brazilian law grants these population rights over the lands they occupy. Paulo Cabral reports.

September 12, 2022

Seeds for the future in Colombia

In the Cauca Valle, in central west Colombia, a research facility was designed to guard one of mankind’s most important treasures; seeds. Michelle Begue reports.

September 12, 2022

Hungry Manatees starving to death in Florida

In the U.S. manatees live mainly in Florida. They were on the endangered species list but taken off in 2017 after a campaign to protect them from boats. John Zarrella reports.

September 12, 2022

Food prices skyrocketing in Argentina

In 2021 Argentina became the world´s second largest producer of corn. It also remained in the top three main exporters of beef and soy. So why are food prices so high for locals? Joel Richards reports.

September 6, 2022

A Melting Glacier In Peru Becomes An International Court Case

Some of Peru’s glaciers have been receding for years and could be on their way to melting away for good. What or who is to blame? Climate change? Lawmakers? Private companies? Dan Collyns tells us how the issue of “melting glaciers” has ended up in […]

September 6, 2022

The Asian History Behind Building The USA

Seattle is home to many technology companies that have changed the way we live. It is also home to a vast Asian community. Correspondent Mike Kirsch explores the roots and contributions of Chinese and Asian Americans in one of the most prosperous and progressive cities […]

September 6, 2022

Lack of Labor Threatens Central America’s Coffee Industry

Central America produces some of the best coffee in the world. But a combination of factors is hurting the industry. The biggest challenge to overcome? Finding farmers to work at the plantations. Harris Whitbeck reports.

September 6, 2022

Changing lives and giving hope through Rugby

Crime is a significant problem in Venezuela. Politicians and experts have struggled to find a solution. So when a company became the victim of gang violence, the owner took matters into his own hands. He began recruiting gang members to play for his Rugby team. […]

August 22, 2022

Colleges prepare for monkeypox outbreak

There are now more than 14-thousand cases of monkeypox in the United States, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the numbers are rapidly increasing, with the vast majority among gay or bisexual men. Monkeypox is NOT considered a sexually transmitted disease, […]

August 22, 2022

Northern Mexico’s cattle ranching industry near collapse over drought

The worst drought in a generation is currently happening in northern Mexico, where in addition to cities now operating with water rationing, the countryside industries are struggling. Cattle ranching – often blamed as a major cause of global warming itself – is on the brink […]

August 7, 2022

See How Communities in Mexico Adopted Alternative Currencies

It is called the Tumin, and people have never heard of it in most parts of Mexico. But in the state of Veracruz, it is well known as a non-official alternative to the Peso. Alasdair Baverstock tells us about the past and the future of […]

August 7, 2022

A Conversation with the President of Guyana

Guyana’s long-seek oil exploration became a reality with the first commercial-grade crude oil draw made in December of two-thousand nineteen. By doing so, Guyana was awarded the title of one of the newest oil-producing countries in the world. But is this a sustainable achievement when […]

August 7, 2022

Women in Colombia are Breaking the Vallenato Mold

Vallenato is very likely Colombia´s most popular music genre these days. Traditionally, male artists have dominated it, but lately, female performers are making a big entry. Michelle Begue reports.

August 7, 2022

In Peru, Indigenous are Fighting Drug Traffickers

During the pandemic, some Latin American countries were so focused on dealing with Covid that they got distracted from other menaces like drug dealing. In Peru, a cocaine production boom has sieged indigenous territories and some national parks. Dan Collyns brings us the story about […]

A prisoner is seen across a protective glass wall. She is wearing white overalls, has dark, short hair and her hands are crossed in front of her.

August 3, 2022

A Latina Is Sentenced To Death. Was Race A Factor?

In 2008, a Latino mother of fourteen was sentenced to Death Row in Texas for the murder of her two-year-old daughter. She says her toddler fell down the stairs and died. The state says she beat her to death.  Her execution was scheduled for April 27, […]

A classroom full of students. A teacher in front of them.

August 3, 2022

Peru Returning to School

Children are back to school in Peru after two years out of classrooms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country was one of the hardest-hit in the world by the coronavirus and children were no exception. Thousands lost parents or grandparents and – despite innovative […]

August 3, 2022

Argentina’s Summer of Discontent

The heat in Argentina was so extreme last summer that the country came close to being the hottest place on earth. The searing heat, combined with an acute drought, greatly affected the crops and cattle on the countryside. Buenos Aires saw daily energy shortages.

July 27, 2022

More guns, fewer guns, Texas’ dilemma

The state of Texas has a long tradition of gun ownership. It has the most significant number of registered firearms in the country. This gun culture has remained intact despite some shocking mass shootings – like the one in May at a school in Uvalde, […]

July 27, 2022

How a community is recovering from gun violence’s trauma

It was a massacre that targeted Latinos. One day in El Paso, Texas — 23 people were killed and more than a dozen injured. What triggered such a high level of violence? Dan Williams met with some survivors who reflected on hate, racism, and reconciliation. […]

July 27, 2022

How teachers in the U.S. cope with mass shootings

Since the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado in 1999, more than 300 school shootings have occurred. So what is the role of a modern-day teacher in the US? And how are they dealing with the threat of a potential shooting happening anywhere and anytime? […]

June 16, 2022

Celebrating Juneteenth, the Emancipation of African Americans

It’s a day many activists have worked to raise awareness about for decades. Last year, the U.S. made history when U.S. President Joe Biden officially designated Juneteenth a federal holiday. The holiday is celebrated on June 19th and celebrates the emancipation of African-Americans from […]

June 8, 2022

Gun violence victims plead for stricter gun control in testimony

Emotional testimony from family members of victims and survivors of gun violence was delivered to a congressional committee in the US capital Wednesday, in the wake of the latestU.S. mass shootings. Families of victims pleaded with members of the House panel for stricter gun control, as Senate talks […]

May 13, 2022

What does it Take to be a Migrant Farmhand?

It’s been a crusade for decades, but farmworkers in the US still struggle to get adequate healthcare or better salaries. Mike Kirsch met with legendary labor activist Dolores Huerta. They spoke about the progress that’s been made in protecting almost 3 million farmers. And what still […]

May 13, 2022

What Does it Take for a Cocoa Country to Become a Chocolate One?

The most refined and expensive chocolates are produced in Europe. But to concoct the perfect truffle, chocolatiers need cocoa. And cocoa comes from Latin America and Africa. Gerry Hadden reports on how cocoa-producing countries are now trying to compete in chocolate’s global market.

May 13, 2022

Slim Profits for Colombian Coffee Farmers are Threatening Their Production

When people around the world think about coffee, chances are they’ll connect a good cup of Joe with the country of Colombia. Experts say Colombia’s geography and climate are perfect for growing aromatic and mild-flavored coffee. But as Michelle Begue explains, there are concerns about […]

May 9, 2022

Mexico’s migrant massacre

An elaborate scheme of bad actors with networks stretching over the territories of multiple countries, including El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, controls the illegal passage of people to the U.S., preying on their desperate circumstances.

May 9, 2022

Buenos Aires: music from below

This record label in Buenos Aires is exploring the sounds of the ‘Barrio’ and connecting its emerging artists to a wider public and, also, brands.

May 9, 2022

Most dangerous neighborhoods

According to data collected by the CDC, between 2019 and 2020 the murder rate in the country went up by 30%, the largest increase in more than a century. Out of the 10 more dangerous neighborhoods in the country, 7 are in or around Los Angeles.

May 9, 2022

Panama’s water problem

One hundred years after the completion of the Panama Canal, Panamanian authorities are facing new challenges posed by human-made climate change and the deforestation in the surrounding areas.

May 2, 2022

After 40 Years, The Malvinas Wounds Aren’t Closed For Argentineans

Four decades ago, war broke out between Argentina and England. The conflict erupted because of a territorial dispute over the Malvinas, or as they are known in England, The Falkland Islands. Hundreds of soldiers died on both sides of the confrontation, which lasted over ten […]

May 2, 2022

Fishing Villages in Honduras Displaced by Rising Sea Levels

A small fishing village in southern Honduras has become what many say is the epicenter of global warming in Latin America. The sea is eating away at the land, forcing hundreds of families to find new homes inland. The deforestation of mangrove trees has left […]

May 2, 2022

 Stuck in Tijuana: The Migrants Last Refuge

The San Isidro port of entry lies between Tijuana and San Diego. It’s one of the busiest land-border crossings in the world. But on the Mexican side, large flows of migrants cannot cross. And that’s led to a fast-growing homeless population. Franc Contreras reports on […]

May 2, 2022

The Supply Chain Crisis is Still Ongoing

A shortage of truck drivers has led to a blockage at ports in the United States. Containers can “sit” on the docks when goods arrive for weeks. The lack of truck drivers has heavily contributed to a supply chain crisis across the U.S. John Zarrella […]

April 11, 2022

Bitcoin as Legal Tender in El Salvador

El Salvador adopted the U.S. dollar as its own currency. Now the Central American nation is embarking on another bold change. Bitcoin. Harris Whitbeck explains.

April 11, 2022

Peru’s Marine Ecosystem is Under Threat

Peru has one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. But in Chimbote, the city at the heart of the fishing industry, people say the industry pollutes the air and water, is making their children sick. Dan Collyns reports.

April 11, 2022

Ingrid Betancourt wants to free Colombia from an “Abduction of Corruption”

Two decades ago Ingrid Betancourt was abducted by FARC guerillas. Today, she’s running for the highest political position in Colombia. Michelle Begue reports.

April 11, 2022

A rare syndrome affects Ecuador’s southern region

Laron Syndrome is such a rare disorder that only a handful of people have been diagnosed with it worldwide. Gerry Hadden reports from Ecuador.

March 27, 2022

Repsol Oil Spill is Devastating Peru’s Delicate Ecosystems

In mid-January, 2022, an oil spill covered Peru’s coast just north of the capital Lima. Peru has called it “The worst environmental disaster in recent history.” It happened when an oil tanker was discharging oil into the La Pampilla refinery controlled by the Spanish energy […]

March 27, 2022

Preserving the Mayan-Era Melipona Bee

Bees have been around for literally thousands of years, producing sweet honey but, more importantly, helping keep our planet sustainable. In Guatemala, one particular species of the honey bee harks back to the time of the ancient Mayan civilization, more than three thousand years ago. […]

March 27, 2022

Brazil’s efforts to Rethink Energy Models Have Sugar in Mind

Brazil is the world’s fifth-largest nation, and one of the world’s leaders in renewable energy. Nearly 12% of the planet’s freshwater flows in Brazil, so hydropower generates 61% of the country’s electricity.  So, when climate phenomena like La Nina -a warming of the Pacific Ocean- are associated […]

March 27, 2022

An Ecuadorean Town Is Sinking Because of Illegal Mining

A town in Ecuador, aspiring to become a United Nations World Heritage Site, is slowly being destroyed by illegal gold mining. Zaruma, in the country’s south, is collapsing. Huge sinkholes, created by mine shafts below, have swallowed the local school and brought down homes. No […]

March 21, 2022

The ancestral crops of Peru

The Peruvian Andes is home to one of the most diverse food systems in the world. Dan Collyns tells us about the importance of Peru´s agro-bio-diversity.

March 21, 2022

Haitians trying to migrate to the Dominican Republic

Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Española in the Caribbean. Its increasingly dire economic situation has caused a rise in migration to the Dominican Republic.

March 21, 2022

A relentless drought on the Colorado River

Northern Mexico and the west coast of the United States are suffering from an historic drought. The lack of rain is drying up reservoirs and rivers. Correspondent Xu Dezhi has the story.

March 21, 2022

Mexico launches an historic lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers

Mexico is suing weapon manufacturers in the U.S. for what has become an out of control crisis within its borders. Alasdair Baverstock reports.

March 6, 2022

Mechatronic Reforestation could be a Weapon to Fight Climate Change

Brazilian entrepreneur, Marcelo Guimaraes, has invented what he claims is the fastest tree-planting machine on earth. Fast enough, he says, to realistically address climate change. His third-generation version of the planting machine, called Forest Bot, can plant multiple species of trees at a speed of up […]

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