Americas Now

Celebrating the fifteenth birthday of some special senoritas

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.

A conversation about the effect of remittance money on Latin America

These “money transfers” are known as “remittances.” And for countries in Latin America they can amount to billions of dollars each year.

A museum in Guatemala that teaches kids the importance of birds

Lake Atitlan in Guatemala has become such a popular destination for bird watchers, the region has seen an increase in local residents becoming bird guides.

A restaurant owner from Mexico provides nourishment to those in need

San Juan Cosala, a small village in Mexico, attracts a lot of North American retirees. About 30 years ago a couple set up a program called Operation Feed to provide nourishment to the poorest families in the area.

A human-trafficking hero helps other victims heal

Our Game Changer on “Americas Now” is an activist from Buenos Aires who was forced into prostitution. She currently works at a university organizing events and giving speeches about her experience.