A massive fire destroyed Brazil’s National Museum and most of its 20 million relics on September 2nd. Correspondent Lucrecia Franco tells us about some of the priceless treasures that were lost and why the museum was so vulnerable to this disaster.
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Mexico’s capital wasn’t the only area affected by the September 2017 earthquakes. Political Analyst Laura Carlsen joins anchor Elaine Reyes on the set of “Americas Now” to discuss the accusations of corruption.
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The inventor of a new building material is offering housing solutions to Mexicans made homeless by earthquakes. Meet the founder of “Echale a tu Casa”… Francesco Piazzesi.
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A Bolivian designer used to making fashion statements. But in taking the clothes of her indigenous ancestors and turning them into high fashion, she’s also making a “political” statement.
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Over a thousand locals came together for a week to build the massive floral structure that was designed to resemble a pyramid from pre-Inca times.
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Meet Pati Ruiz Corzo, founder of the Sierra Gorda Ecological Group, who was a music teacher before becoming a conservationist.
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It’s a challenging and dangerous journey through a jungle between Colombia and Panama called the Darien Gap.
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The United Nations estimates that 2.3 million Venezuelans have left the country since 2014.
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It is the largest mass exodus South America has experienced in recent history. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.
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Rising gas prices have led to the increased use of charcoal by civilians for cooking in Brazilian homes. Correspondent Paulo Cabral tells the effect it has had on the charcoal market.
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Hurricane Irma damaged or destroyed almost every structure in Barbuda in 2017. The island’s entire population evacuated to neighboring Antigua.
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of people attempt the month-long, 500-mile hike. It’s a spiritual journey for some, a touristic trek for others and also a path of adventure.
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Cuban ballerina Daniela Gomez is our Urban Voice.
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Federico Bianchi created an exhibit that features images that use the form of the female bod
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Colombia is home to almost 2,000 species of birds. That’s the largest number of bird types on earth.
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One man realized the key to a better future lies in educating future generations and instilling a culture of environmental awareness.
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2018 marks 70 years since Costa Rica abolished its Army.
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Americas Now Correspondent Mike Kirsch travelled to the border towns to remember the Battle of Ambros Nogales.
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ake a look at these images from the “Day of the Donkey.”
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“Americas Now” met up with Ajubel in his studio in Valencia to talk about his creative process. He is our Urban Voice.
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One young mother has taken on the task of organizing soccer games to provide a healthy distraction for some of these working boys.
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Alasdair Baverstock went to western Mexico to give us a closer look at what the country is doing to meet its energy objectives.
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Correspondent Lucrecia Franco visited the city of Recife, one of the country’s most impacted areas. She tells us how the Brazilian city is grappling with the effects of Zika.
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“Americas Now” Correspondent Harris Whitbeck tells us why the traditional methods of cultivation need to change to produce carbon-neutral coffee.
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Micro-theatre Founder Julieta Novarro is our Urban Voice.
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It’s a shock to Ecuador, a country long considered an oasis of calm in South America. Correspondent Toby Muse traveled to the region to report on what’s behind the increase in crime.
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A new Chinese ambassador has been sent to Chile. His name is Xu Bu and he sat down to speak with Correspondent Joel Richards in Santiago.
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Natural disasters make access to meals difficult and in some cases almost impossible. One chef has made it his mission to feed all of them. Meet our Game Changer Chef Jose Andres.
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Dr. Molina is widely known for convincing world leaders back in the 1980’s to stop chemical pollutants from destroying the ozone layer.
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Nicaragua had stood out for its growing economy and safe environment in recent years, but all of that has changed recently as the economy tanked and social problems surfaced.
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The graveyard is also one of the largest in the Americas and filled with marble figures and spiritual symbols.
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The young people of Cuba are some of the most educated in the world. Many have more than one college degree. Correspondent Michael Voss sat down with some of them to ask them about their lives and the challenges ahead.
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More than 700 students from at least 50 different countries have graduated from the school. Many of their works have received awards at various international film festivals.
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Cuba’s National Assembly agreed on changes to its Constitution this week. It updates the version that was approved back in 1976. Here’s a discussion on the changes.
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Thousands of Cubans living outside the country have returned home to Cuba since 2016. Correspondent Michelle Begue tells us about the economic policies that brought them back.
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Illegal immigration occurs on a daily basis in south Texas. Many residents favor President Trump’s proposed wall even though its construction would be life-altering. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock took a closer look from beside the wall itself.
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The disposal of trash, particularly plastics, has been an issue in Latin America for decades. But in Central America’s Northern Triangle, it has become a matter of tension between Guatemala and Honduras. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck explains.
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Our Game Changer on “Americas Now” invented a clean alternative for cooking. It’s called the Glatt Stove.
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In Washington, DC a young couple have been introducing the Bachata dance to a new audience. For our Urban Voice segment meet the founders of DCBX Lee Smith and Kat Smith.
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Outside of Lima, Peru is an impressive example of the country’s coastal desert. Adventure sport enthusiasts use it for sand-boarding.
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In Latin America, a girl’s fifteenth birthday is considered a momentous occasion. The country’s National Police Department has been arranging “Sweet 15” birthday parties for girls who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Our “Urban Voice” is knife master and bladesmith Guillermo Mendoza.
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It’s nicknamed “The Magic Tree” because its nutritious fruit has many uses and its sap possesses medicinal qualities.
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People of Chinese descent have been relocating to the DR in waves since the mid-1800’s. In the mid-2000’s the capital, Santo Domingo, officially launched the nation’s first “Chinatown.”
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One of the countries with the highest rates of underage marriage has been Honduras. But in 2017 lawmakers passed a landmark ruling which raised the marital age from 16 to 18. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.
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“Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes had the opportunity to sit down with President Varela. They discussed Panama-China relations and Latin America’s current political and economic situation.
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Peru is becoming a global example in the fight against chronic childhood malnutrition.
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The melting of Andean glaciers has turned this area into lush farmland along with the help of an $825 million dollar irrigation project that covers 40,000 hectares.
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Chicha art came along reflecting the music with bright colors of the country’s social history. Our Urban Voice is one of the pioneers of that art form once deemed uncultured.
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Peru is the world’s largest producer of Pisco, a brandy-like spirit distilled from grapes.
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