Allegations of bribery, kickbacks and extortion in Ecuador

A Bolivian boy with “special abilities” proves nothing is impossible

A boy born with one hand who created his own prosthesis is now making artificial hands for others.

Canto Llano: Songs sung by cowboys on the plains of Colombia

Cowboys have graced the grasslands of Colombia and Venezuela for centuries. Their unique traditions and culture have even been admired and recognized by UNESCO — the United Nations Cultural Agency.

White lions charm visitors at zoo in Peru

A pair of rare white lion cubs were born in Mexico in 2018. They have since been transferred to Peru.

An interview with legendary rock star Fito Paez

Fito Paez is one of Latin America´s best-known classic rock stars. Today he continues to sing about life, the inevitability of change, and what we as a society can do about it.

Steeped in literary tradition, Buenos Aires is a book lover’s dream

Hundreds of bookstores still line the streets in Argentina’s capital and many consider it to be one of the “literary” capitals of Latin America. The metropolis boasts more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world.

Fighting food waste in Argentina by delivering it to those in need

Reducing food waste is also important to achieving food security. Food loss is a big problem for Argentina. Forty percent of the food produced in the country is thrown away.

The plunge of the peso in Argentina triggers a financial crisis

A year ago the future looked bright for Argentina. President Mauricio Macri had helped the country dodge a recession and the stock market was booming.

Scientists leaving Mexico cause a “brain drain” for the country

he Mexican government is reporting that in the last 30 years more than a million Mexican scientists, researchers and intellectuals have left Mexico to find work in the United States and other countries. Correspondent Mike Kirsch tells us more in his report.

Epsy Campbell: Costa Rica’s first female Vice President of Afro-descent

Economist Epsy Campbell-Barr became Costa Rica’s first woman, of Afro-descent, to reach Vice Presidency. Americas Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, sat down with her during the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York.

A Mexican fishing village becomes a top destination for biodiversity

Cabo Pulmo is a small fishing village in Mexico that almost disappeared. The cause of its demise was actually “too much” fishing. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock explains from Mexico.

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