Americas Now

What does it Take to be a Migrant Farmhand?

May 12, 2019

The downfall of a civilization that existed in Mesoamerica for 500 years

One of the major civilizations of Mesoamerica was an indigenous population called, the Mixteca. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez reports.

May 12, 2019

A fossil hunter in Colombia who offers his private collection to the world

Andres Felipe Vanegas became a full-time explorer with a collection of hidden treasures so large that he was able to open his own Natural History Museum. He is our Game Changer.

May 12, 2019

Legendary music shop Casa Latina keeps the beat alive in New York’s Spanish Harlem

Our Urban Voice is the owner of Casa Latina…Vicente Barreiro.

May 12, 2019

A Mexican hotel serving up rooms made out of tequila barrels

A hotel using giant tequila barrels located in the town where the elixir was invented.

May 5, 2019

Anemia poses a major risk to young children in Peru

Anemia is a blood disorder that results from a lack of iron which is needed to carry oxygen to the blood. And in Peru it affects 2-in-5 children under the age of 3, slowing their development.

May 5, 2019

Salvador da Bahia is Brazil’s most African city and their culture is thriving

Salvador da Bahia is the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia. It’s located along the country’s coast. Also known as Salvador, it’s been called the blackest city outside of Africa.

May 5, 2019

Nature is the key to a happy kitchen for an eco-friendly chef in Ecuador

Rodrigo has created workshops in Ecuador with his partner from Netflix’s “Final Table.” He and Charles Michel teach their method of sustainable cooking and show participants how to transform overlooked local ingredients into fine cuisine.

May 5, 2019

Flamenco artists gather in Miami for the “Flamenco Rave”

In Miami, Florida, a new generation of Flamenco aficionados is pushing the boundaries of the intimate music.

April 21, 2019

Chile’s historic evergreen trees are endangered

The trees have been described as “living fossils” and were proclaimed to be part of Chile’s National Heritage in 1976.

April 21, 2019

Elkin Robinson and his Caribbean band create their own sounds from the past

One Colombian artist started singing in churches at age 6 and by 10 he mastered the guitar. He is now taking his “creole vibration” to international crowds. Meet our Urban Voice, Elkin Robinson.

April 21, 2019

Instilling values and citizenship in Colombian kids with rugby

In Colombia, a rugby player has been teaching the sport to kids from a working-class town and is seeing the same results. For our Game Changer on “Americas Now” meet Lucas Marroquin.

April 21, 2019

The rise of Narco-Rap in Mexico

The desire for good Public Relations has led narco-traffickers to recruit some of the best talent to speak out – or “sing out” – on their behalf.

April 21, 2019

Forensic scientists in Argentina are solving crimes dating back decades

The Argentina Forensics and Anthropology team is an independent organization that’s been lending its experience to investigations for more than 30 years.

April 14, 2019

Oruro’s colorful Carnival in Bolivia draws thousands

Take a look at these otherworldly images of the Oruro Carnival. The spirited celebration pays tribute to Andean gods and divinities.

April 14, 2019

A neighborhood in Mexico City called Tepito honors its Aztec roots

An artist’s movement in Mexico has dedicated itself to reclaiming its Aztec identity. The group consists of painters, writers and actors and their work includes murals and plays. Our Urban Voice is Tepito Arte Aca.

April 14, 2019

A Bolivian weaving pattern that is saving the lives of heart patients

A cardiologist from Bolivia is creating devices to cure heart defects using an ancient weaving technique. Dr. Franz Freudenthal is our Game Changer.

April 14, 2019

A lack of medications in Cuba led to a dependence on herbal medicine

“Americas Now” visits a farm in Cuba that produces plants used in medicinal treatments. Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

April 14, 2019

A 25-year legal battle over oil pollution in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest

A quarter of a century after Ecuador filed a lawsuit against oil giant Chevron for allegedly dumping 18 billion gallons of toxic wastewater and crude oil into the Amazon rainforest, the battle for compensation goes on. Dan Collyns reports.

April 9, 2019

Peru declares a state of emergency on illegal gold mining

Illegal gold mining has been having a devastating effect on forests across South America for years. The Peruvian government recently launched a formidable operation to stop the epidemic. It’s called “Operation Mercurio.” Dan Collyns reports.

April 7, 2019

Profuturo finds a “smart” way to engage kids from Guatemala in the classroom

In the rural highlands of Guatemala education is considered sub-standard. A non-profit organization is enriching the education system by providing classrooms with smart computer tablets. Our Game Changer on “Americas Now” is Profuturo.

April 7, 2019

Could indigenous communities in Brazil’s Amazon have their land rights revoked?

Throughout his political career, Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro has made his view on the country’s indigenous population clear. He believes they were given too much land and too many concessions over the decades. Paulo Cabral reports.

April 7, 2019

A “scorching” celebration that praises the chile pepper in New York City

Chile Peppers originated in Mexico over 6,000 years ago and are one of the oldest crops in the Americas. Today, more than 25% of the world’s population consumes chile peppers. Take a look at our Urban Voice on New York’s Annual Chile Pepper Festival.

March 31, 2019

Illegal border crossings by immigrants are constant in Roma, Texas

In Roma, Texas there’s no fencing, no barbed wire, no barriers of any kind. And illegal immigration is continuous. Mike Kirsch was there as it happened and shows us what he saw in this report.

March 31, 2019

Bolivian farmers keep crops underground to protect them from extreme weather

In Bolivia traditional farming has been a way of life for thousands. And now some are looking to the past to deal with changing climate patterns. Harris Whitbeck reports from La Paz.

March 31, 2019

Teaching girls in Guatemala to empower themselves with education

More than 50% of the population is indigenous in Guatemala. Karla Rax is trying to provide underprivileged girls with the knowledge they need to move forward.

March 31, 2019

Languages in danger of being lost get rescued by Mexican composer’s music

Leticia Armijo is the founder of Yolotli, an all-female choir singing songs in languages that could become extinct.

March 24, 2019

Guatemala continues to recover from the eruption of Fuego Volcano

The 2018 eruption of the Fuego Volcano in Guatemala decimated entire villages. Whitbeck travelled to Los Lotes, Guatemala to bring us an update on the region’s recovery.

March 24, 2019

Former Ford executives found guilty for aiding in the 1970s torture of workers

Two former Ford executives have been sentenced to more than a decade in prison. They were convicted for assisting in the torture of union workers in Argentina over forty years ago.

March 24, 2019

South America’s Dakar Rally is the most dangerous race in motorsports

Drivers put their lives on the line for an eight thousand long kilometer race across South America. It’s called, the Dakar Rally and it spans from Argentina to Bolivia. Christian Cajica is our Urban Voice on “Americas Now.”

March 24, 2019

Mexico City’s Second-Chance Canines

Mexico has the largest number of stray dogs in Latin America.

March 17, 2019

A tragic end for a migrant child on his journey from Guatemala to the U.S.

The number of children travelling with relatives to cross the U.S. border has increased. Harris Whitbeck reports on the circumstances surrounding from one of the families from Guatemala.

March 17, 2019

A Colombia man “transforms” his life at a traffic light

He makes a living entertaining commuters at traffic lights in a costume he created himself.

March 17, 2019

A Cuban artist renowned for his paintings of the sea

Reynaldo Villamil is a Cuban artist famous for his paintings of the ocean. His work often depicts historic battles and shipwrecks that took place in the waters surrounding Cuba.

March 17, 2019

Venezuelans cross the Colombian border desperately seeking healthcare

Venezuelans have fled their country by the thousands to go to neighboring Colombia. A large number have been pregnant or chronically ill and hope to receive medical treatment. Toby Muse filed this report before the Venezuela closed its border.

March 10, 2019

Colombian wrestling that’s a combination of martial arts and a comedy show

“Lucha Libre” shows were very popular in 1970s-Colombia and fans want a comeback. Take a look at these images of the masked fighters at a recent Lucha Libre match.

March 10, 2019

Medellin becomes Colombia’s musical capital

For more than a century Colombia’s second largest city has taken music not native to the country, like Tango and Reggaeton, and made them their own.

March 10, 2019

Former Dreamer lends a hand to U.S. deportees arriving in Mexico

Israel Concha was taken to Texas by his Mexican parents when he was just four years old. Thirty years later he was deported. Our Game Changer is former Dreamer Israel Concha and his organization, New Beginning.

March 10, 2019

Will lands given to the ancestors of slaves be affected by Brazil’s new government?

Brazil was the last country in the Americas to abolish slavery. Thirty years ago the government started granting land titles to communities of people descended from runaway slaves. Stephen Gibbs visits a quilombo in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.

March 10, 2019

Orphans of Mexico’s drug war could be susceptible to a life of crime

Since 2006, the War Against Drugs in Mexico has left more than 150,000 people dead. Alasdair Baverstock reports from the U.S. – Mexico Border.

March 3, 2019

Beautiful but deadly lionfish disrupt the Caribbean coast

The predatory lionfish are endangering the existence of hundreds of species of native marine life from Panama to Honduras to Cuba. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

March 3, 2019

Transgender actress helps Chile win its first Oscar with ground-breaking film

The Academy Award winner for “Best Foreign Language” film in 2018 was “A Fantastic Woman” from Chile. Our Urban Voice is Daniela Vega.

March 3, 2019

A doctor of Chinese medicine improves the lives of ill children in Peru

For the last eleven years, a doctor has led a non-profit organization to help such citizens. For our “Game Changer” meet Doctor Ricardo Pun Chong.

March 3, 2019

El Salvador celebrates International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

In El Salvador, the country pays tribute to the indigenous tribe called the Nahuat Pipil.

March 3, 2019

Life is a struggle for former gang members deported back to El Salvador

Prisons in countries like El Salvador are packed with deportees. A number of them are young men who have been part of a murderous gang war that has claimed thousands of lives. Correspondent Mike Kirsch reports.

February 17, 2019

Allegations of bribery, kickbacks and extortion in Ecuador

In Ecuador a series of corruption scandals have prompted a clampdown from the top down. Correspondent Dan Collyns reports.

February 17, 2019

A defiant women’s movement rises up in Argentina

2018 saw a historic debate in Argentina over abortion. The Senate blocked the bill that would loosen one of the region’s strictest abortion laws. Correspondent Joel Richards reports.

February 17, 2019

Teaching kids how to “ride” high so they don’t “get” high in Colombia

It’s called rollerblading in some countries, inline speed skating or simply “blading” in others. or a group of kids in Colombia it’s become an athletic activity that has changed their lives. Meet Game Changer Johann Carvajal.

February 17, 2019

Brazil’s Bossa Nova turns 60

“Bossa Nova,” which translates into “new fad” has proven its longevity by continuing to seduce audiences with its dreamy, syncopated melodies.

February 17, 2019

Frog poaching is a profitable business in Ecuador

Ecuador’s unique and exotic frogs sell for a lot of money on the black market. But an environmental organization has come forward to protect them from poachers.

February 10, 2019

The legendary rock musician from Argentina who still inspires audiences

Singing in Spanish, dozens of popular bands provided the soundtrack for turbulent decades in Latin America, which are still heard on the radio today. One of the most influential and respected musicians of that generation is Pedro Aznar.

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