A worsening epidemic targeting Mexicans

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.

Porfi Baloa breaks the mold of Salsa music

In Venezuela a young boy lived through a musical boom. Porfi Baloa grew up to become a Salsa icon and took the genre to a whole new level.

Chile creates marine parks to protect its ocean

Before Chilean President Michelle Bachelet left office in 2018, she signed into law protections for several areas of land and ocean.

Returning migrants from the U.S. may bring a big boost to Mexico’s tech sector

Part of U.S. President Donald Trumps’ “get-tough” policy is expected to include more deportations of undocumented citizens to their home countries. Mexico is one of the nations that might face the largest number of returnees. Harris Whitbeck reports.

An interview with Bolivian President Evo Morales

“Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes had the rare opportunity to sit down with Bolivian President Morales. He looks back at the past and answers questions about Bolivia’s future.

This Week On Americas Now: Tech-Mex

Mexico could face a large number of returning migrants if they are deported from the U.S.

An interview with Peru’s Vice President Mercedes Araoz

The resignation of Peruvian President Kuczynski over graft allegations resulted in political turmoil that turned the country’s government upside down.

Inadequate protection of children leads to abuse in Guatemala

A fire exposed a disturbing reality about the Guatemala’s youth. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck tells us more about the country’s kids at risk.

A visionary whose company helps change Haitian lives every step of the way

Julie Colombino runs an ethical fashion business training Haitians to make footwear from tires. She is this week’s Game Changer on “Americas Now.”

Chocolate brings big benefits to cash-strapped Venezuela

The cocoa products are being sought- after in shops in Europe, Asia and the United States. Venezuela is lauded for its cacao, the basic ingredient used to make chocolate.

Mexico de Colores: An all-male dance troupe re-inventing a Mexican tradition

Through his choreography, director Carlos Antunez aims to garner respect for the gay community.

This Week on Americas Now: Girls At Risk

A fire ripped through a youth shelter in Guatemala claiming the lives of over 40 teenage girls.

A forensics lab in Guatemala puts together the pieces of the past

A civil conflict in Guatemala from 1960 to 1996 left hundreds of thousands dead and tens of thousands missing. Harris Whitbeck visits the anthropologists who are unearthing answers in Guatemala City.

Alibaba opens up trade opportunities with Argentina

Last year, Argentina signed a deal with Alibaba to sell a growing range of products to China. Correspondent Joel Richards tells us from Buenos Aires why Argentine wine and food could receive a boost from Alibaba.

What’s old becomes new in Mexico when it comes to ballgames

A Mexican coach named Iván Yerena has co-founded a national league to preserve the game. He teaches teenagers what’s known about the rules and how to play it.

Jerry Rivera hits all the right notes and sets hearts on fire

We catch up with Jerry Rivera while performing in Washington, D.C. – uniting the Latin community and igniting the passion of his fans.

Canto Llano: The songs of the plains that create peace

In Venezuela and Colombia, farmers and ranchers use songs to help herd and milk cattle.

Reviewing the legacy of Raul Castro in Cuba

Havana-based Correspondent Michael Voss has been reporting on Raul Castro’s presidency since the beginning and shows us how he shaped Cuba during his terms in office.

Hairdresser’s Alley in Cuba alters appearances

It’s called Hairdresser’s Alley. And it was the creation of a hairstylist who had a barbershop on the street. He worked with his neighbors to revitalize the thoroughfare. For our Game Changer meet Gilberto Valladares. Better known as “Papito.”

What do Cubans think new leadership will mean for their future?

For 60 years, the Castro’s were the visible faces of the Cuban Revolution. So will Miguel Diaz-Canel govern differently than Raul Castro?

A Spanish photographer in the spotlight for capturing Cuban faces

Meet Hector Garrido – one of the most sought-after shooters for the island’s elite – and learn about his project “Illuminated Cuba.”

Savoring the sounds of Old Havana, Cuba

Take a look at this visual tour of la Habana Vieja –Old Havana – with its iconic architecture, colors, flavors and most importantly, sounds.

Balconies of Lima are a point of pride for Peru

The well-preserved, wooden platforms were built during colonial times and are a signature of Lima.

“Informal Economy” is a major part of Peru’s labor market

More than two-thirds of the adult population in Peru work outside the regulated, tax-paying system. Employment experts refer to this as the “informal sector.”

A paperless tax system increases Mexico’s revenues by billions of pesos

Electronic record keeping has led to more corporations and citizens filing their income taxes electronically, increasing the country’s annual tax revenues.

Former head of Transparency International talks corruption in the Americas

Americas Now anchor Elaine Reyes talked to former Global Chair of Transparency International, Jose Ugaz, at the Summit of the Americas in Peru. They discussed what more needs to be done to combat corruption.

A bribery scandal reveals a culture of corruption in Brazil

Several major businesses in the region have been implicated, including Odebrecht, the global construction firm once associated with prosperity and ambitious public projects, now tainted by revelations of corruption.

Transforming public spaces with color and light in Mexico

This exhibition makes Mexican streets come alive with an interplay of color, light and space.

Latino communities are reinvigorating cities in Spain

Latino artists, designers and small business owners are bringing creative and economic activity back to Barcelona and Valencia. Correspondent Gerry Hadden reports.

Identifying bodies of Argentine soldiers from a war 36 years ago

For decades, bodies have laid in a cemetery in the Falkland, or Malvinas, Islands. They were Argentine soldiers who died in the war between Great Britain and Argentina. Correspondent Joel Richards reports from Falklands-Malvinas.

Paracho, Mexico is overloaded with orders for the “Coco Guitar”

Take a look at some of these images of the guitar town that helped inspire the film “Coco.”

Masks keep identities secret at “fight night” in Mexico

In Mexico City, a 19-year-old student turns into “Tezca” once he puts on his mask and enters the ring. His dream is to become Mexico’s next masked superhero.

“Dreamers” in the U.S. are returning to Mexico on their own

The Mexican government says an average of 50,000 Dreamers are returning each year.

Mayan midwives getting acknowledgment for their work in Guatemala

It is estimated that in Guatemala a medical professional attends only 25% of births.

Transplanted Puerto Ricans being adopted by families in Florida

Thousands of families lost everything after category 4 Hurricane Maria ravaged the US island territory of Puerto Rico.

Street Barbers

In Santa Marta, Colombia, “street hairdressing” has become the new trend.

This Week on Americas Now: Giving Up Dreams

We’ll tell you about some Dreamers who are choosing to return to Mexico on their own… rather than face possible deportation.

Falcons protect bird strikes at airport in Mexico City

Take a look at these “birds of prey” on patrol at the airport.

A badminton program in Brazil gets its “swing” from Samba

When it comes to sports, you probably wouldn’t equate Brazil with badminton. But in one of the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, the game is producing the country’s top players.

The San Sebastian Street Festival celebrates the soul of Puerto Rico

The San Sebastian Street Festival in San Juan is often compared to Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Indigenous people use a justice system based on ancient knowledge in Guatemala

The system is centered on the wisdom of ancestors, which Guatemalans find more effective to resolve problems.

Universities in Brazil increase opportunities for the underprivileged

For generations, white Brazilians have enjoyed preferential treatment over their black counterparts, which has been particularly noticeable in higher education.

This Week on Americas Now: Black Pride

50 percent of the school’s students’ must now come from low-income families or be of black or indigenous descent.

Heli- Taxis in Brazil help people rise above a bad commute

A new transportation service allows you to hail a helicopter to fly you to your destination much like a taxicab.

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