A worsening epidemic targeting Mexicans

A shot-gun guitar helps heal the wounds of war

Lopez plans to give the Escopetarra to other musicians as well so they can help him on his crusade to promote peace.

Brazil’s problem with Cesarean section births

More than half of all births are a result of surgery. That’s far higher than the World Health Organization recommends. It says 10-15% is a safe level.

The Lithium Triangle attracts international interest and investment

Americas Now Correspondent Joel Richards traveled to the region to find out more about what’s been called a white gold rush.

This Week on Americas Now: Lithium Triangle

Over half of the world’s reserves of lithium are found in three Latin American countries.

Costa Rica is on a mission to ban disposable plastics

The Central American nation has long been at the forefront of progressive environmental policies.

Celebrating the spirit of Samba with a Chinese twist

Some call the Samba parade in Rio de Janeiro the greatest show south of the equator. Thousands of dancers from Brazil’s top Samba schools perform in extravagant costumes. Correspondent Lucrecia Franco follows their path.

A Colombian farmer moves from “coca” to “cocoa” crops

Coca is a crop that’s seen steady growth in Colombia since 2013. Now, they’re trying a new approach: persuading farmers to replace the plant with a sweeter alternative.

A new generation of Mexicans learns how to fly

In Veracruz State, professional flyers created a school, the first of its kind, to train young locals to preserve its legacy.

A Carnival celebration in Colombia honors diversity

In Colombia, in the small town of El Pasto, thousands take part in the Blacks and Whites Carnival each year.

This Week on Americas Now: Plastic Ban

One country in Latin America has set a goal to eliminate all single-use plastics by the year 2020.

An underground world in Mexicali reveals a Chinese past

Around the world, people of Chinese descent are with their families to mark a 4,000 year tradition, known as Spring Festival. It’s also called Chinese New Year. Franc tells us about the often agonizing history of the Chinese in Mexico and the U.S.

African fashion spices up Colombia’s Salt Cathedral

Take a look at these bright, African designs in the subterranean sanctuary.

Ponce Mayor Maria Melendez discusses Puerto Rico’s current situation

Puerto Rico’s Governor, Ricardo Rossello, requested billions from Congress for repairs to structural damage, but only a fraction of that was approved for “critical needs.”

Making beautiful music with an instrument that boosts brainpower

Not all children have access to instruments. In Colombia, one man is trying to give them that access. He’s invented an instrument called the Ludofono. Our Game Changer on “Americas Now” is David Hernandez.

Mexico’s plan for a nationwide housing boom goes bust

A housing scandal is affecting the lives of millions in Mexico. And with no electricity, running water, or trash removal many are deserting their homes.

This Week on Americas Now: Housing Nightmare

In 2001 many in Mexico called it a “miracle.” Millions of factory workers were promised new, affordable homes.

Naval medic Andres Llarena recalls the rescue of 33 miners in Chile

The whole world was watching in 2010 when 33 miners became trapped 700 meters below ground for over two months. A Chilean naval officer who helped rescue them recalls the saga for “Americas Now.”

A news network in Colombia whose reporters are former FARC rebels

They are making it their goal to cover both sides of the story in Colombia and not just use the network as a platform for the new FARC political party. But as Correspondent Michelle Begue reports not everyone is giving the new network a warm welcome.

A Mexican teenager designs a bra to detect cancer

At only 18 years old, Julian Rios has invented a new device to spot breast cancer. Julian and his team are also turning their attention to finding more reliable methods to detect testicular and pancreatic cancer.

Urban Voices: A Cuban musician loving life … in Paris

He plays the “viol” – a stringed-instrument that first appeared in Europe during the Renaissance. Check out our “Urban Voices” interview to learn more about this “Latin American in Paris.”

A sanctuary for traumatized chimps in Brazil

It’s the first time a court of law has ever recognized the rights of apes.

This Week on Americas Now: Buried Alive

The whole world was watching in 20-10 when 33 miners became trapped underground in Chile for over two months.

New architecture in Bolivia’s highlands gives residents a taste of the high life

At 4,000 meters above sea level El Alto, Bolivia – overlooking La Paz – is the world’s highest city. It’s also the site of an architectural transformation that is giving working-class residents a taste of the high life.

Drones help indigenous oversee oil spills in Peru’s Amazon jungle

Generations of indigenous people have used the knowledge passed down from their ancestors to monitor their territory and the well-being of their community.

The Sol Project raises awareness of Latinos on stage in NYC

A new endeavor to bring Latino artists and writers more visibility is happening in New York. Despite decades of trying, Latinos have made only modest gains in the world of professional acting. Correspondent Gerry Hadden reports for “Americas Now.”

Mexico eliminates electronic waste from the environment

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a silent and growing problem in the modern world. Consumption levels are rising fast and traditional waste management cannot keep up.

Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira, Colombia is an underground treasure

An hour outside of Colombia’s capital city is one of the country’s architectural wonders. It’s a series of underground chambers located in a former salt mine.

This Week on Americas Now: Amazon Contamination

More than half of Peru’s Amazon jungle has been leased to the international oil industry. And oil pollution is leaving a toxic legacy.

Protecting a Caribbean wonder from disappearing in Belize

The largest coral reef in the Americas is under siege. Correspondent John Zarrella went to Belize to see what’s being done to save the reef from ruin.

From Peruvian street acrobats to dance professionals

Ballerina Vania Masias is making a big difference in the lives of young Peruvians with artistic talent. Vania got her inspiration for the dance school when she saw kids doing acrobatics on the streets of Lima.

A Mexican family whose life is a three-ring circus

In Latin America, one family has been entertaining the masses under the Big Top for five generations. They’ve faced challenges in recent years because of a new law that forbids the use of animals in their shows.

Ballooning in Leon, Mexico is an uplifting event

Each November in Mexico, hot-air balloons ascend into the sky in a dazzling display of color.

Illegal firearms flowing into Mexico are made in the US

The gun laws in Mexico are among the toughest in the world. And there’s only one gun store in the entire country which is run by the military. But each year 250,000 firearms are being sold on the black market. Mike Kirsch reports from Mexico City.

This Week on Americas Now: Illegal firearms flowing into Mexico are made in the U.S.

The sale of illegal guns is big business in Mexico. And they’re being sold by an unknown source in the U.S.

Habitat destruction threatens South America’s spectacled bear

South America’s only wild bear species is endangered. The Spectacled Bear is in peril as a result of hunting and habitat destruction.

Mompox: A colonial town in Colombia pulled from the pages of a book

Along Colombia’s longest river there sits an historic town that has been described as being trapped in time.

Mexico breathes new life into a “classic” love affair

The vehicle – known in Germany as “the people’s car” – was such a hit, VW opened a production plant for it in Puebla, Mexico in the 1960’s.

Could a new tech startup kick the corner store to the curb?

The bodega is a place for last-minute, late-night shopping and a warm spot where you greet neighbors. But now a small device may threaten them. It’s also called bodega but it’s not exactly a store.

A town in Colombia is mastering the art of Arab filigree

The colonial city of Mompox , craftsmen make jewelry using Arabian designs and techniques.

A photographer from Argentina captures “gaucho” life

Aldo Sessa’s latest exhibition centers on the Argentine cowboy called the “gaucho,” which includes photographs taken in both black and white and color.

A favela in São Paulo is using music to combat crime

Claudio Miranda, a musician who grew up in one of Brazil’s most violent neighborhoods, has changed his hometown for the better by building a recording studio.

Millennials in Belize suppressed by gangs and crime

The vast majority of its citizens are under the age of thirty – many of whom are susceptible to joining gangs.

New technology is changing the way Guatemala views its ancient past

Modern technology has allowed scientists to uncover an ancient city in the rainforest of Guatemala.

Oldest pandas outside of China can be found in Mexico

Pandas named Shaun Shaun and Xin Xin reside at The Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City.

Musicians from the Middle East keep their culture alive in Sao Paulo

A new bar and restaurant called Al Janiah has become a big draw in Brazil for anyone interested in exotic flavors and sounds.

Coral reef restoration becomes crucial in Cozumel

Marine biologist German Mendez has devoted himself to protecting the reef in Mexico. He started an organization called the “Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program.”

A declining bee population in Guatemala could be hurting coffee crops

Many coffee growers believe pollination from bees is critical to the cultivation of their crops. But in Central America, climate issues are affecting the relationship between bees and coffee.

Survivor Roberto Canessa relives 1972 plane crash in the Andes

On December 21, 1972, two members of a rugby team from Uruguay – who had been walking through the snow-capped Andes mountains in search of civilization – encountered a shepherd. Forty-five years later, survivor Roberto Canessa remembers their agonizing ordeal for “Americas Now.”

Argentina invests billions of dollars in nuclear energy

Americas Now correspondent Joel Richards traces the history and the debate surrounding nuclear energy in Argentina.

Crowdfunding movement makes its way through Mexico

In the last year alone, almost 35 billion dollars in person-to-person loans were made, worldwide. It allows lenders to bypass banks to open small businesses or bring their creative dreams to life. Mike Kirsch reports.

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