Americas Now

A little corner of Germany in Venezuela attracts thousands of tourists

Game Changer Nini de Berger fights to save the macaw in Guatemala

Guatemalan socialite and conservationist Nini de Berge is fighting to protect the endangered scarlet macaw’s only natural habitat.

Hacking in Latin America proves to be big business

Hacking has become big business in Latin America, where governments, political parties, companies and even human rights activists are relying on hackers to attack their opponents, or defend themselves.

NYC subway opens underground art exhibit

New York City commissions world-renowned artists to decorate four subway stations, in celebration of its brand new 2nd Avenue line. One of them is Vik Muniz.

This Week on Americas Now: Hacking threat

We’ll tell how those being hacked are now learning the tricks of the trade to protect themselves.

Saving baby parrots from animal traffickers

In El Salvador, parrot chicks are being rehabilitated in a sanctuary before being released to the wild.

Urban Voices: Mexico’s “Garbage Orchestra” makes music from trash

A Mexican band makes beautiful music, with instruments fashioned entirely from garbage.

Non-profit gives garbage dwellers a new lease on life in Guatemala

In the largest and most dangerous open landfill in Latin America, the “Safe Passage” organization is trying to give workers – and their children – an opportunity to create lasting change.

Motorcycle tours offer unique glimpse into Cuba

Harley Davidson motorcycle tours in Cuba get a boost from a unique guide: the son of legendary Che Guevara.

Living with albinism in one of the sunniest places on earth

The Guna Yala islands off the coast of Panama are home to a population known as “Children of the moon.” They are albinos who face a daily challenge to survive under the harsh rays of the sun.