One community outside of Mexico City is built around the fireworks industry. And it’s lost dozens of people in explosions. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock traveled to the town of Tultepec to tell us more.
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Harbin, China is famous for being home to the world’s largest ice and snow festival. Thousands of artisans construct massive sculptures from river ice to create entire cities.
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The country of Brazil has a new president. His name is Jair Bolsonaro and in addition to being a former Congressman, he’s also a former army captain.
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From political commentator to Congress. A journalist who gained popularity as a conservative commentator has been elected to Brazil’s Congress. And she won by a record number of votes.
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Several years ago a photographer in Sao Paulo had an innovative idea. She gave her son a camera and brought him along on one of her shoots. Her son has Down Syndrome and the camera boosted his confidence and helped him discover a new world.
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Tabata Amaral is a math prodigy who grew up on the peripheries of Sao Paulo. Now she’s become a politician who has just been elected to the National Congress.
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Three years ago, a dam filled with mining waste burst in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
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There are scientists who believe climate change is responsible for affecting every living species on earth. And they have launched research projects on several fronts. One that might at first seem unexpected is taking place in Costa Rica. It involves a species that is among […]
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A boy born with one hand who created his own prosthesis is now making artificial hands for others.
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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.
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A pair of rare white lion cubs were born in Mexico in 2018. They have since been transferred to Peru.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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A Brazilian birdwatcher switched on the country’s first wildlife streaming webcam, so that enthusiasts all over the world could watch the extraordinary wildlife in the Atlantic rainforest, from the comfort of their homes. Meet Luciano Breves.
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“Americas Now” asked some former Latin American presidents if summits like the G20 really are useful to Latin America.
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Devaluation of the local currency in Argentina and inflation have taken an enormous toll. Correspondent Correspondent Joel Richards tells us more about the G20 host country, and the role it played during the talks.
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It has been a very productive ride for Mexico during the 24 year NAFTA agreement. For example, its GDP per capita jumped up over 20 percent. But there have been some downsides too. Especially in the way Mexicans consume and eat.
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Argentina has considerable experience in bitcoins and similar tokens and, increasingly, blockchain technology.
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The United Nations estimates that some 2.6 million Venezuelans have left their homeland in the last couple of years. But experts believe that number may be double. Elaine Reyes interviews Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jose Valencia.
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The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, or PREPA, says electrical service has returned to all homes. But is that actually true? And is the island’s grid repaired? Nitza Soledad Perez went to Puerto Rico to search for answers.
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The year was 1973. A rookie Finnish diplomat named Tapani Brotherus gave refuge to hundreds of Chileans as the army took over the streets and hunted down opponents.
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Mexico City is notorious for its congestion and air pollution. But one man is convinced the tide can change. For our Game Changer meet the founder of the Via Verde program Fernando Ortiz.
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Sao Paulo suffers from vast economic inequality, which drives poor families to occupy and squat in empty abandoned buildings throughout the Brazilian municipality. Maria Valls reports on why the city is not able to keep up with housing needs.
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During the 20th century, Ecuador and Peru fought over territory in the Amazon Rainforest three different times. In 1998 Ecuador´s President Jamil Mahuad and his Peruvian colleague Alberto Fujimori decided to change their history of dispute.
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A social leader in one of Colombia’s national parks is using ecotourism to benefit her community. Meet our Game Changer… Josefina Klinger.
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The month of November marks the time of year when Mexicans honor their loved ones who have died. One of the celebrations is the Catrina Parade.
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Ancient mansions and public squares, cobblestone streets and the famous esplanade – the Malecon – all make Havana an enchanting destination.
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Russian dancers beat hundreds and become tango champions in Buenos Aires.
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In Colombia, beekeeper Jairo Velandia says he’s not going to sit back and let bees die.
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Oscar Arias was a brash, young politician in Costa Rica who was recently elected President (in 1986). Bringing peace to Central America was one of his main campaign promises.
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Latinos are being closely watched during the 2018 midterm elections, which could transform the country’s future.
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November 6th will mark a big day in U.S. politics. That’s when voters head to the polls for the midterm elections. Take a look at John Zarrella’s report to see how Latinos in Florida are feeling.
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Cubans celebrate their Carnival on the streets of Havana in August.
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Americas Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, sat down with the Uruguayan Chancellor during the 73rd session of the United Nations’ General Assembly.
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Just outside of Mexico’s capital you’ll find Bosque de Agua, or the Water Forest. The dimensions of both the forest and the city it neighbors make it a crucial battleground in the decades-long debate between development and environmental sustainability.
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One of the most Catholic countries in Latin America, perception of the church in Chile has been challenged by revelations of widespread sexual abuse dating back decades.
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At the age of 15, Brisa de Angulo was raped by a member of her extended family. She is the founder of “A Breeze of Hope,” and our Game Changer.
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In 2017, 14.5 million people were living below the poverty line in Colombia, according to a recent article from the non-profit news publication “Colombia Reports”. That translates into living on less than $88 dollars a month. Michelle Begue reports.
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Beauty competitions may be going out of fashion in many parts of the world, but not in Venezuela. The country has won a record seven Miss Universe and six Miss World titles.
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Our Urban Voice is Music Therapist Ceci Juno. Since she started her music therapy practice, Ceci has helped dozens of patients overcome the barriers that come with developmental challenges.
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The mayor of a town in Guatemala has ordered a ban on single-use plastics.
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The ongoing crisis is taking place along the border between the U.S. state of Texas and Mexico. Correspondent John Zarrella traveled to the Rio Grande Valley of Texas where he witnessed the situation first hand.
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For the island of Cuba erosion is jeopardizing their coasts and its most iconic attraction…the Havana boardwalk, El Malecon. Correspondent Nitza Soledad Perez tells us more from Havana.
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Our Game Changer is from Guatemala but is now living in Japan. And he’s making a difference for the small producers of coffee. Meet Carlos Melen.
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After a successful summer of dancing ballet at traffic lights in the capital city, Reyna Perez and her dancers say they’re working on new locations in Mexico to keep their show outdoors.
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