Americas Now

An Interview with Isabel Allende

August 23, 2020

The United States is the country with the highest number of nuclear reactors

Many U.S. states have aging nuclear power plants filled with four decades of self-heating, highly corrosive and toxic radioactive waste.

August 16, 2020

Helping a city recover from one of Latin America’s worst COVID-19 outbreaks

Ecuador’s largest city, Guayaquil, was hit hard by COVID-19.

August 16, 2020

A polluted river causes severe health problems in Mexico

Mn Mexico, one water body is causing real problems. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock tells us what’s behind the pollution in “River of the Nine Lives.”

August 16, 2020

Argentina’s internet capacity in distress due to COVID-19

The demand for internet following the arrival of COVID-19 has increased so much that some fear the providers may actually collapse in Argentina. Joel Richards has the story.

August 16, 2020

Applying for asylum in the U.S. during the pandemic

Someone eligible for asylum may be permitted to remain in the U.S. for the duration of the process. John Zarrella shows us how they’re managing to survive in the days of COVID-19.

August 2, 2020

Chile struggles to become a hub for robotics and AI in South America

Chile is ahead of other countries in the region when it comes to its technology sector. Lately, it’s focus has turned to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase productivity, especially in the job sector. The initiative has already spawned some fascinating new concepts. But digging deeper, you can notice there are still […]

August 2, 2020

Humberto de la Calle: Peace Negotiator

Humberto de la Calle is a Colombian lawyer, politician and diplomat, who will be most-remembered for his role as a peace negotiator. In 2016, Colombia signed a peace agreement with Latin America’s oldest and largest rebel group, the FARC. De la Calle was at the head of the government […]

August 2, 2020

Mexican National Guard hasn’t stop violence in Mexico

A year ago, Mexican president Manuel Lopez Obrador promised that military forces, then highly criticized by Human Rights advocates, would leave the streets. The newly-created National Guard, a sort of alternative to the police and the military, were tasked with the protection of the Mexican people. The goal was to reduced criminality within the first year of its inception. Instead, […]

August 2, 2020

Venezuelan immigrants are helping fight COVID-19 in Peru

Well-educated Venezuelans who left the country seeking better opportunities frequently find themselves performing odd jobs to get by. That includes thousands of Venezuelans trained in the medical field. According to reports, more than 22,000 physicians have left the country in the past five years. […]

July 12, 2020

Before COVID-19, Jamaica was achieving an economic turnaround

Jamaica was a country that learned about inflation and turned around its economy by using a powerful tool, Music. But in 2012, Jamaica’s economy was so weak it couldn’t even afford to keep the streetlights on. For several decades, Jamaica struggled with levels of debt so high that they couldn’t service it without […]

July 12, 2020

Ex-pats hunkered down in Mexico to ride out COVID-19 pandemic

Lake Chapala, in Mexico’s Jalisco state, used to be a place to go for a quick, seasonal trip in Mexico for thousands of Canadian and European tourists. But many of them fell in love with the beauty and tranquility of the place and decided to stay forever and call it home. With COVID-19 ending tourism […]

July 12, 2020

Underfunded Chicago hospital leading the COVID-19 fight

The fight against COVID-19 in the most overwhelmed areas of the United States, put a huge strain on the resources of hospitals in the country’s poorest areas. Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, was already tending to a community plagued with a myriad of poverty-related diseases, like asthma, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The hospital was almost at full capacity before the arrival of COVID-19. The peak of the pandemic found Roseland […]

July 4, 2020

The knee of a white police officer ignites protests around the world

The death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis Police triggered a wave of activism around the world.

July 4, 2020

Demonstrators gather at the Malcolm X Park in Washington D.C. to protest

Correspondent Toby Muse takes a closer look at what it means to take to the streets and stand up for rights.

June 14, 2020

An archeological discovery that continues to puzzle scientists in Peru

Archeologists have found smaller geoglyphs in the southern province of Nazca.

June 14, 2020

A Mexican village known for its beaches calls for self-isolation

When coronavirus showed up in Mexico, locals acted ahead of government authorities and decided to close the beach town of Sayulita.

June 14, 2020

Infected deportees sent back to Guatemala cause a rise in COVID-19 cases

In Guatemala, one in every 6 cases of coronavirus has come from abroad. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

June 14, 2020

Anti-vaccine groups fear immunization against COVID-19

Scientists around the world are working against the clock to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. But hundreds of thousands of people in the US oppose it.

June 9, 2020

Indigenous in Peru fear COVID-19 pandemic

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread around the world, indigenous groups are especially worried. They tend to be more susceptible than the general public to viral infections. And often they have little or no access to modern healthcare. They fear COVID-19 could decimate their […]

June 9, 2020

NOLA silenced by COVID-19

The city of New Orleans became one of the earliest hot zones for COVID-19. Consider this sobering statistic. More people have now died from the Coronavirus than were killed by Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. While the crisis is abating, doctors and nurses are worried […]

June 9, 2020

COVID-19 forcing Venezuelan immigrants to return home

The Coronavirus pandemic has brought huge economic uncertainty to countries across the globe. And for many Venezuelan migrants it has presented them with a tough decision: To leave the place where they have re-located or return home to a country that is broken. Venezuelans migrated to neighboring countries seeking to […]

May 10, 2020

Wendell Lira – The goal getter

Wendell Lira was a struggling footballer. Then his life changed in one split second. With one spectacular goal.

May 10, 2020

Teleworking and E-learning, the new reality during the days of COVID-19

With the spread of COVID-19, computers are essential for productivity and learning, now more than ever. But how are parents and children adapting to this new dynamic?

May 10, 2020

Ecuador reflects on Julian Assange

Julian Assange spent seven years at the Embassy of Ecuador in London until his asylum was revoked in 2019. Now, he faces extradition to the U.S. for conspiracy.

May 10, 2020

A long business relationship reshaped by politics

Mexico has managed to have a good partnership with the United States. But in recent years the rules for trade have changed.

May 3, 2020

Before COVID-19 wildfires were the main concern for Californians

Every year, California is engaged in an epic “Man versus Nature” battle against thousands of wildfires that rage across the land, claiming lives and inflicting billions of dollars in damage. With the dreaded fire season approaching, there is a new element to be fearful of, COVID19 spread. Authorities in California […]

May 3, 2020

Jamaican crocodile whisperer has devoted his life to rescuing them

Crocodiles, no matter where they exist in the world, are an endangered species. Their habitat is being lost and they are being poached for their meat which in some cultures is seen as a delicacy. The state of the crocodile is no different on the Caribbean Island […]

May 3, 2020

Impoverished Central America threaten by Climate Change and Pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic took the spotlight away from Earth Day’s 50-year celebration on April 22nd. Though environmentalists and climate activists see this as a demonstration that when there is enough political will, strong and rapid actions can be taken to mitigate a problem. The northern triangle of Central America is one of the poorest regions in […]

May 3, 2020

Private conservationism could be the key to saving the Amazon

How can we save the Amazon rainforest? It’s a question that is becoming increasingly urgent as concern grows that the world’s largest original forest – a key defense against global warming – risks being destroyed by farming, logging and climate change. One solution may lie partly […]

April 26, 2020

Mexico’s addiction to sugary drinks is killing people

A lack of access to clean drinking water has caused a generation of people in Mexico to become addicted to sugary drinks. And one step closer to diabetes. Mexico is one of the largest countries in Latin America. It also has one of the highest rates […]

April 26, 2020

Edel Rodriguez’s provocative art

He’s both a designer and a provocateur. He’s also the author of some of the most controversial magazine covers in recent memory. You may not know who Edel Rodriguez is but you’ve probably known his art work. The Cuban-born, New York based artist has made […]

April 26, 2020

Seattle: The first US COVID-19 epicenter

It all began at a nursing home in Washington state.Or at least that is what was known at the time. When the first deaths from the coronavirus took place researchers began testing and scientists sounded the alarm. But the invisible enemy was already spreading throughout […]

April 19, 2020

Are cloned horses good to Polo?

Polo is called the “sport of kings” and Argentina’s players are considered royalty ranking among the world´s best.

April 19, 2020

A prediction made 30 years ago by a group of scientists concerning gas emissions

Three decades ago, in California, a group of scientists released a list of predictions on the future effects of climate change on the United States’ West Coast. They mentioned droughts, fires and floods.

April 19, 2020

World experts argue that attending school does not guarantee learning

The World Bank estimates half of the 10-year-olds attending school in low and middle-income countries can’t read or understand a simple text. They call it “learning poverty.”

April 19, 2020

FARC killings haunt peace efforts in Colombia

Colombia ended a 5-decade armed conflict with the FARC. But dozens of them were shot and killed under mysterious circumstances.

March 15, 2020

A tiny island in the Caribbean is home of some of the world’s fastest

They call Jamaica “The Sprinter Factory.” Two of the three fastest men in history come from this country.

March 15, 2020

Chile’s ambitious plan to preserve its natural patrimony

In early 2019, thanks to a large “land” donation, Chile was able to unite multiple national parks in the south of the country.

March 15, 2020

Commercial surrogacy surging in Mexico

Commercial surrogacy has become big business in places like Mexico. Alasdair Baverstock reports.

March 15, 2020

Is Latin America ready for COVID-19? A conversation with epidemiologist Manuel Patarroyo

Manuel Patarroyo developed a partial vaccine against malaria and became one of Latin America’s most renowned scientists.

March 9, 2020

Arms trafficking is a “Big Business” in Central America

In El Salvador gangs are well-armed but where are they getting their weapons?

March 9, 2020

A conversation about opportunities with a Champion of women

As the first female Vice-President of African descent in the Americas, Epsy Campbell-Barr leads an agenda of inclusion and opportunities in her country.

March 9, 2020

Ecuadorian bus drivers took the highway to innovation by travelling to the other side of the world

In 1995 Quito was the first city in South America to incorporate hybrid buses connected to electrical grids, but Ecuadorians are now incorporation fully electric vehicles. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

March 9, 2020

The young Colombian artist who became a singing sensation in China

Daniela Rojas is a young Colombian artist who became a singing sensation in China. Correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports.

February 23, 2020

Chile is seeking UNESCO designation for their millennia-old mummies

Roughly 2,000 years before ancient Egyptians, the Chinchorro civilization developed a mummification process in northern Chile and southern Peru.

February 23, 2020

Oaxaca’s cuisine: the cradle of Mexican food

Mexican food has the distinction of being one of the world’s most popular cuisines. Famous from Texas to Tokyo for its tacos and burritos. The authentic dishes have conquered minds and palates.

February 23, 2020

Communities in Colombia are leading the way in water conservation

As water scarcity becomes a growing concern around the world, community leaders and scientists in Colombia are leading the way in preserving water resources.

February 2, 2020

A worsening epidemic targeting Mexicans

Narco-trafficking cartels in Mexico are finding new markets without smuggling drugs across the border. Alasdair Baverstock reports on how crystal meth is in high demand.

February 2, 2020

Latin America and the Olympic movement

Correspondent Harris Whitbeck sat down with Willi Kaltschmitt to talk about the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.

February 2, 2020

Activists fight HIV and AIDS in Peru’s Amazon rainforest

The Amazon region of Peru combats HIV and AIDS. Correspondent Dan Collyns reports.

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