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IMF slashes global growth forecasts after Trump tariffs

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 […]

March 6, 2022

Migrants are dying along the route to their American Dream

As the migration crisis continues along the U.S. southern border, the dangers facing those seeking to enter the United States aren’t only in Mexico. Some of the most perilous parts of the journey are on the U.S. side of the border. The crackdown by migration […]

March 6, 2022

Jack Wallace: When Tragedy Hit, Hockey Came to the Rescue

It was July 2008 when 10-year-old Jack Wallace had a waterskiing accident in which he lost his leg. He descended into a deep depression and, at his young age, couldn’t envision himself living without a limb. But the discovery of a program specializing in disability […]

March 6, 2022

When Being Poor Co-exists with Dangers

In the Caribbean and Latin America, 1 out of every 5 people are living in slums. These slums are also often referred to as “informal settlements” within cities. For a poverty-stricken population, the low cost of living in these neighborhoods and the chance to make […]

February 6, 2022

The Olympic super fanatic

Declarations of love can be romantic, over the top and sometimes cheesy. Some people are capable of taking it to the limit.

February 6, 2022

Creative solutions to cultivating crops during severe drought

According to some scientists, the severe drought conditions observed across most of the U.S. and northern Mexico in 2021 are forecasted to get worse in the years ahead.

February 6, 2022

One of the world’s most dangerous human smuggling corridors

Illegal migration to the United States was on the rise during the pandemic. Michelle Begue has the story.

February 6, 2022

High expectations for the U.S. speed skating team

The winter Olympic games of 2022 will be memorable for the U.S. Speed skating team.

January 31, 2022

Former Guerilla Fighters Bring Tourism to the Jungle

The rainforest and mountains in southern Colombia are home to stunning scenery and unique species. But for decades tourists weren’t able to go there because of the armed conflict. Now former FARC guerrillas have become tour guides and are teaching others about the land that […]

January 31, 2022

Mexico’s COVID-19 Collateral Damage: Orphanhood

Mexico’s COVID death toll was one of the world’s highest. And according to official data, roughly 1.5 million children lost at least one parent since March of 2020. Alasdair Baverstock reports on Mexico’s pandemic orphans.

January 31, 2022

Cruise Industry Recovery Hindered by Omicron

After months of suspended operations, cruises are making a comeback. The multi-billion-dollar industry was pummeled during the pandemic. But bookings for 2022 are already higher than in 2019. John Zarrella tells us how cruise companies and passengers are adapting to new protocols.

January 31, 2022

Skating Toward a Supreme Moment in the Land of His Heritage

He was born in California but his parents are from China. So qualifying for the Winter Olympics in Beijing was particularly personal for U.S. figure skater Vincent Zhou. His longtime dream? To win a medal in front of his grandparents from both sides of his […]

January 24, 2022

A bobsled champion from Brazil inspires his teammates

When it comes to the Winter Games, Latin America hasn’t won any. A veteran bobsledder in Brazil hasn’t given up trying to win one, and his teammates say they’re ready for Beijing 2022.

January 23, 2022

An Olympic gold medalist on his way to becoming a legend

Shaun White has been considered by many the greatest snowboarder of all time. He has three Olympic gold medals to prove it. But the road to Beijing 2022 was not easy for him.

January 23, 2022

Mexico’s first Olympic figure skater in decades

While Mexico is not a country traditionally associated with winter sports, it will be sending one of its largest teams ever to Beijing 2022.

January 23, 2022

Maximizing speed while going downhill

“Luge” is the French word for “sled.” And it’s a very popular sport in the Winter Olympics.

January 16, 2022

The passion behind the best female chef in the world

On the list of the 10 best restaurants in the world for 2021, two were from Peru. Maido and Central, which was also named the best restaurant in the Americas. Dan Collyns reports.

January 16, 2022

Payday in the U.S. could also mean payday in Mexico

2021 was a record year for remittances in Mexico with tens of billions wired from workers in the U.S. Alasdair Baverstock has more.

January 16, 2022

High unemployment among African Americans

When it comes to unemployment in the U.S., the numbers for black Americans far exceed the numbers for whites. Mike Kirsch reports.

January 16, 2022

Erratic rainfall in Honduras

During the last few years, it’s been a challenge for residents of Honduras to identify the “rainy season.” Rainfall in the country has become so unpredictable. Gerry Hadden reports.

December 20, 2021

Mexican Cartels Blamed for Increased Violence in Ecuador’s Prisons

Ecuador was left reeling when at least 120 inmates were killed in a Guayaquil jail. Local gangs linked with Mexican drug cartels were behind the slaughter in what is believed to be a fight over territory. The riot was the worst prison massacre in Ecuador’s […]

December 20, 2021

Colombian Locals Make Rehabilitation of Trafficked Monkeys their Life’s Work

According to the United Nations, one of the top 5 most profitable illicit businesses on the planet is illegal wildlife trafficking. It ranks 4th after narcotics, weapons, and human trafficking. One Colombian community in the Amazon is making a difference by rehabilitating orphaned monkeys that have […]

December 20, 2021

Nicaragua Miskito People Facing the Worst of Climate Change

In November 2020, brutal back-to-back hurricanes smashed into Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast, knocking down homes and trees and washing away beaches. The ferocity of the storms, and their frequency, scientists say, are signs of climate change. If this is the new normal, then Central America is […]

December 17, 2021

Brazilian Artist Seeks to Provoke With His Art

Thought-provoking artist Eduardo Srur aims at taking people out of their comfort zones to make them question their reality. He feels optimistic about his work and the power it has to transform future generations. Correspondent Maria Vals has his story.

December 5, 2021

Mexico’s Modern Mayans

Mayan descendants still inhabit the Yucatan Peninsula in southeast Mexico and they defend their roots and culture. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock paid them a visit.

December 5, 2021

Peru continues to battle COVID-19

During a large portion of 2021 Peru had the highest COVID-19 death rate per capita in the world. New variants of the deadly virus have emerged as the country races to vaccinate its population.

December 5, 2021

Colombia’s Peace Is Unfinished Business

During Colombia’s internal armed conflict more than 6,000 people were murdered, that’s according to the country’s Justice Department. Michelle Begue reports.

December 5, 2021

Drug Overdose in the U.S.

In the U.S., nearly 100 thousand people overdosed and died in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mike Kirsch reports.

November 21, 2021

A Close Look at the Oldest Solar Observatory in The Americas

It was called a “Masterpiece of human creative genius” by Unesco. It was given a “World Heritage” status in July, along with 12 other global sites. The Chankillo Astronomical Complex -a 2,300-year-old archeological site in Peru- is believed to be the oldest solar observatory in […]

November 21, 2021

Venezuelans Entrepreneurship is on the Rise Despite All Odds

Venezuela has been in a deep recession since 2013. And like many other countries, it has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. But it’s not all gloom and doom. Perhaps because of the crisis, Venezuelans are showing more resilience. Despite all odds, some entrepreneurs […]

November 21, 2021

Lagoon of Seven Colors in Mexico Threatened by Development

Mexico´s Lake Bacalar, on the border with Belize, attracts tourists from across the world. The lake is famous for its stunning colors. This geographical wonder is also a scientific gem concealing a unique organism. But as tourists come to see its crystal-clear waters, Alasdair Baverstock […]

November 21, 2021

Miami and Other Coastal Cities Become Vulnerable Due to Climate Change

Is Miami Beach sinking? So what exactly does that mean? The technical term is subsidence. It means the lowering of the surface due to the removal or compaction of materials below it. Sinkholes that open up primarily in central Florida are dramatic examples of subsidence. […]

November 14, 2021

A unique cell phone carrier in Mexico

The Oaxaca Sierra is one of the poorest regions in Mexico. They decided to incorporate technology into their daily lives, as an agent of change. Harris Whitbeck reports.

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